Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire (1920)
Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron's offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine's life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.
Director: Robert Wiene
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: September 2, 1920
Cast
- Fern Andra - Genuine
- Hans Heinrich von Twardowski - Florian
- Ernst Gronau - Lord Melo
- Harald Paulsen - Percy Melo
- Albert Bennefeld - Curzon
- John Gottowt - Guyard
- Lewis Brody - The Malay
Screenplay
Cinematography: Willy Hameister
Production: Decla-Bioscop
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: xx
Keywords
vampire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire about?
- Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron's offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine's life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.
- Who directed Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire?
- Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire was directed by Robert Wiene.
- Who stars in Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire?
- Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire stars Fern Andra, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Ernst Gronau, Harald Paulsen, Albert Bennefeld, John Gottowt.
- How long is Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire?
- Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire?
- Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire is a Horror film.
- Where was Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire produced?
- Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire was produced in Germany.