Pandora's Box (1929)
The rise and inevitable fall of an amoral but naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her.
Director: G.W. Pabst
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: January 30, 1929
Cast
- Louise Brooks - Lulu
- Fritz Kortner - Dr. Ludwig Schön
- Francis Lederer - Alwa Schön
- Carl Goetz - Schigolch
- Krafft-Raschig - Rodrigo Quast
- Alice Roberts - Countess Anna Geschwitz
- Daisy D'Ora - Charlotte Marie Adelaide von Zarnikow
- Gustav Diessl - Jack the Ripper
- Michael von Newlinsky - Marquis Casti-Piani
- Sig Arno - The Stage Manager
Screenplay
- Ladislaus Vajda (Screenplay)
- Joseph Fleisler
- G.W. Pabst (Screenplay)
- Frank Wedekind (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Günther Krampf
Editing: Joseph Fleisler
Production: Nero-Film AG
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Box Office: $885,533
Original Language: de
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
london, england, casino, loss of loved one, forbidden love, based on play or musical, femme fatale, remake, black and white, reward, silent film, new objectivity
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pandora's Box about?
- The rise and inevitable fall of an amoral but naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her.
- Who directed Pandora's Box?
- Pandora's Box was directed by G.W. Pabst.
- Who stars in Pandora's Box?
- Pandora's Box stars Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Carl Goetz, Krafft-Raschig, Alice Roberts.
- How long is Pandora's Box?
- Pandora's Box has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Pandora's Box?
- Pandora's Box is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
- How much did Pandora's Box gross?
- Pandora's Box grossed $885,533 worldwide.
- Where was Pandora's Box produced?
- Pandora's Box was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Pandora's Box?
- The themes of Pandora's Box include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.