The Mechanical Man (1921)
The story begins with a scientist creating a device shaped like a man that can be remote-controlled by a machine. The mechanical man possess super-human speed and strength. The scientist is killed however by a gang of criminals, led by a woman named Mado, who wish to get the instructions for building the mechanical man. The criminals are captured before they are able to get them and are brought to trial and condemned. Mado manages to escape and kidnaps the scientist's niece whom she forces to give her the instructions which she uses to build a mechanical man.
Director: André Deed
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 1, 1921
Cast
- André Deed - Saltarello
- Valentina Frascaroli - The adventuress
- Giulia Costa
- Mathilde Lambert - Elena D'Ara
- Gabriel Moreau - Professor D'Ara
- Ferdinando Vivas-May - Ramberti
Screenplay
Production: Milano Films
Country: Italy
Language: No Language
Original Language: it
Keywords
mad doctor, partially lost film
More Films by Director: André Deed
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mechanical Man about?
- The story begins with a scientist creating a device shaped like a man that can be remote-controlled by a machine. The mechanical man possess super-human speed and strength. The scientist is killed however by a gang of criminals, led by a woman named Mado, who wish to get the instructions for building the mechanical man. The criminals are captured before they are able to get them and are brought to trial and condemned. Mado manages to escape and kidnaps the scientist's niece whom she forces to give her the instructions which she uses to build a mechanical man.
- Who directed The Mechanical Man?
- The Mechanical Man was directed by André Deed.
- Who stars in The Mechanical Man?
- The Mechanical Man stars André Deed, Valentina Frascaroli, Giulia Costa, Mathilde Lambert, Gabriel Moreau, Ferdinando Vivas-May.
- How long is The Mechanical Man?
- The Mechanical Man has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Mechanical Man?
- The Mechanical Man is a Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Mechanical Man produced?
- The Mechanical Man was produced in Italy.