The Riddle of the Sphinx (1921)
In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.
Director: Adolf Gärtner
Genre: Adventure
Release Date: October 6, 1921
Cast
- Ellen Richter - Juanita di Conchitas
- Erich Kaiser-Titz - Amru
- Georg John - Mummy
- Hermann Picha - Marquis d'Yssé
- Carl Günther - Dr. Percy Grey
- Albert Patry - Prof. Grey, British Museum
- Kurt Rottenburg - Dr. Edward Pattison
- Georg Baselt - Don Martunez de la Blanca
- Henry Bender - Empfangschef
- Irmgard Bern - Daisy Pattison
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eugen Hamm
Production: Ellen Richter Film
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Riddle of the Sphinx about?
- In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.
- Who directed The Riddle of the Sphinx?
- The Riddle of the Sphinx was directed by Adolf Gärtner.
- Who stars in The Riddle of the Sphinx?
- The Riddle of the Sphinx stars Ellen Richter, Erich Kaiser-Titz, Georg John, Hermann Picha, Carl Günther, Albert Patry.
- What genre is The Riddle of the Sphinx?
- The Riddle of the Sphinx is a Adventure film.
- Where was The Riddle of the Sphinx produced?
- The Riddle of the Sphinx was produced in Germany.