The Student of Prague (1935)
Prague in the 1860s: Balduin is a popular, handsome student, the best fencer in town, in amicable rivalry with his friend Dahl for the affections of Lydia, the innkeeper's niece. While the students are celebrating Lydia's birthday, the opera singer Julia Stella arrives at the inn - and Balduin's life begins to unravel. He is immediately infatuated with the glamorous singer - but she is already kept by an admirer, the wealthy and foppish Baron Waldis. How can a poor student hope to compete? The mysterious Dr. Carpis, who also has ties to Julia and is jealous of the Baron, intervenes. But the price will be higher than Balduin can ever imagine. He risks his sanity and his life - perhaps his very soul - haunted by his own reflection.
Director: Arthur Robison
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: December 10, 1935
Cast
- Anton Walbrook - Balduin, der Student
- Dorothea Wieck - Julia Stella, Opernsängerin
- Theodor Loos - Dr. Carpis
- Erich Fiedler - Baron Waldis
- Volker von Collande - Student Zavrel
- Fritz Genschow - Student Dahl
- Edna Greyff - Lydia
- Karl Hellmer - Krebs
- Elsa Wagner - Jarmila
- Miliza Korjus - Julia (singing voice)
Screenplay
- Hans Kyser (Screenplay)
- Hanns Heinz Ewers (Novel)
- Arthur Robison (Screenplay)
Music: Theo Mackeben
Cinematography: Bruno Mondi
Editing: Roger von Norman
Production: Cine-Allianz Tonfilmproduktions GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Arthur Robison
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Student of Prague about?
- Prague in the 1860s: Balduin is a popular, handsome student, the best fencer in town, in amicable rivalry with his friend Dahl for the affections of Lydia, the innkeeper's niece. While the students are celebrating Lydia's birthday, the opera singer Julia Stella arrives at the inn - and Balduin's life begins to unravel. He is immediately infatuated with the glamorous singer - but she is already kept by an admirer, the wealthy and foppish Baron Waldis. How can a poor student hope to compete? The mysterious Dr. Carpis, who also has ties to Julia and is jealous of the Baron, intervenes. But the price will be higher than Balduin can ever imagine. He risks his sanity and his life - perhaps his very soul - haunted by his own reflection.
- Who directed The Student of Prague?
- The Student of Prague was directed by Arthur Robison.
- Who stars in The Student of Prague?
- The Student of Prague stars Anton Walbrook, Dorothea Wieck, Theodor Loos, Erich Fiedler, Volker von Collande, Fritz Genschow.
- How long is The Student of Prague?
- The Student of Prague has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Student of Prague?
- The Student of Prague is a Horror, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Student of Prague produced?
- The Student of Prague was produced in Germany.