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The Golem and the Dancing Girl

The Golem and the Dancing Girl

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HorrorComedy

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As a practical joke, an actor impersonates the screen monster he made famous. A lost film.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

40 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

10 July 1917

Country

Germany

Cast

Paul Wegener

Paul Wegener

Lyda Salmonova

Lyda Salmonova

Rochus Gliese

Rochus Gliese

Wilhelm Diegelmann

Wilhelm Diegelmann

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