The Golem Trilogy
3 movies · 1915–1920
The Golem Trilogy is a collection of three films centered on the enduring legend of the Golem. This cinematic sequence spans from 1915 to 1920, with a total runtime of 176 minutes. The trilogy comprises Der Golem (1915), Der Golem und die Tänzerin (1917), and Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920). The films explore various facets of the Golem myth, presenting different interpretations of the creature's origins and its place in the world. The collection has a combined budget and revenue of zero. The individual films have runtimes of 60 minutes, 40 minutes, and 76 minutes respectively, and have IMDb ratings of 6.7, 7.1, and 7.2. This series of films offers a glimpse into early German cinema's engagement with folklore and the anxieties surrounding creation and humanity. The trilogy’s total runtime is 176 minutes across its three installments.
Franchise cast
Paul WegenerGolem
Lyda SalmonovaCarl EbertTroedler
Fritz FeldJester (uncredited)
Ernst DeutschRabbi FamulusRochus Gliese
Wilhelm DiegelmannRobert A. Dietrich
Jakob Tiedtke
Albert SteinrückRabbi Loew
Greta SchröderYoung Woman with RoseHenrik GaleenGrafMax KronertTemple Servant
Otto GebührEmperorDore PaetzoldEmperor's ConcubineLothar MüthelKnight Florian
Loni NestLittle Girl
Rudolf BlümnerGelehrterUrsula NestLittle Girl (uncredited)

