Torgus (1921)

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John, a young man raised by his aunt, is in love with Anna, a servant girl who is going to have his baby. He is willing to marry her but his stern aunt wants him to marry a rich girl. To separate the lovers, she arranges for her nephew to be enrolled at a university in a distant town. She then has Anna sent away to live with Torgus the coffin maker and his mother where she will be secluded until the birth of the child. Torgus, a clumsy golem-esque sort of fellow, is immediately charmed by the beautiful girl and takes pity on her. Meanwhile, Anna anxiously awaits John's return.

Director: Hanns Kobe
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 64 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Karl Freund
Production: Centaur-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

german expressionism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torgus about?
John, a young man raised by his aunt, is in love with Anna, a servant girl who is going to have his baby. He is willing to marry her but his stern aunt wants him to marry a rich girl. To separate the lovers, she arranges for her nephew to be enrolled at a university in a distant town. She then has Anna sent away to live with Torgus the coffin maker and his mother where she will be secluded until the birth of the child. Torgus, a clumsy golem-esque sort of fellow, is immediately charmed by the beautiful girl and takes pity on her. Meanwhile, Anna anxiously awaits John's return.
Who directed Torgus?
Torgus was directed by Hanns Kobe.
Who stars in Torgus?
Torgus stars Gerd Fricke, Ferdinand Gregori, Eugen Klöpfer, Marija Leiko, Kaethe Richter, Adele Sandrock.
How long is Torgus?
Torgus has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Torgus?
Torgus is a Drama film.
Where was Torgus produced?
Torgus was produced in Germany.