German Silent Films (F.W. Murnau) Movies on DVD
(1922)
Directed by F.W. Murnau ("Nosferatu"), this German-produced silent classic follows the son of a recently deceased farmer who decides that he doesn't want to follow in his father's footsteps. Taking a job working for a count, he falls for the royal's daughter and hatches a greedy plan that could result in his downfall. Eugen Klopfer, Vladimir Gajdarov, Werner Krauss star. 79 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score.
(1926)
A lavish silent version of the German legend about a man who sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for youth and earthly pleasures. Emil Jannings stars as the malevolent Mephistopheles, with Gosta Ekman in the title role, in this visually striking film from director F.W. Murnau ("Nosferatu"). Two-disc set includes the theatrical version and an extended cut; 106 min./116 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; "making of" documentary; photo gallery; more. Silent with music score.
(1926)
A lavish silent version of the German legend about a man who sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for youth and earthly pleasures. Emil Jannings stars as the malevolent Mephistopheles, with Gosta Ekman in the title role, in this visually striking film from director F.W. Murnau ("Nosferatu"). 116 min. Standard; Soundtrack: stereo music score; "making of" documentary; photo gallery. Silent with music score.
(1926)
A lavish silent version of the German legend about a man who sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for youth and earthly pleasures. Emil Jannings stars as the malevolent Mephistopheles, with Gosta Ekman in the title role, in this visually striking film from director F.W. Murnau ("Nosferatu"). 85 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score.
Six-disc set includes "The Haunted Castle," "Nosferatu," "The Finances Of The Grand Duke," "The Last Laugh," "Faust" (1926), and "Tartuffe" (1926).
(1922)
F.W. Murnau's unauthorized adaptation of "Dracula" is a masterpiece of silent German horror. The mysterious Count Orlock heads for London, coffin in tow, to spread his undead terror. As the vampire, star Max Schreck's bizarre, bat-eared, clawed makeup is unforgettable. With Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroeder. 94 min. Standard; Soundtracks: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo music score; English/subtitled German intertitles; "making of" documentary; featurette; Murnau film clips; photo gallery; more. Silent with music score.
(1922)
F.W. Murnau's unauthorized adaptation of "Dracula" is a masterpiece of silent German horror. The mysterious Count Orlock heads for London, coffin in tow, to spread his plague of living death. As the vampire, Max Schreck's bizarre, bat-eared, clawed makeup is unforgettable. 93 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Dolby Digital stereo music score; photo gallery; novel, screenplay and film comparison. Silent with music score.
(1922)
F.W. Murnau's unauthorized adaptation of "Dracula" is a masterpiece of silent German horror. The mysterious Count Orlock heads for London, coffin in tow, to spread his plague of living death. As the vampire, Max Schreck's bizarre bat-eared, clawed makeup is unforgettable. 81 min. Standard; Soundtrack: stereo music score. Silent with music score.
(1922)
F.W. Murnau's haunting psychological drama concerns a small-town clerk (Alfred Abel) who nurses fantasies of fame and admiration after being struck by a passing carriage driven by a rich woman. His infatuation with her feeds his ambitions as a poet, while a potential benefactor's daughter (Lil Dagover) experiences love for him that goes unrequited. Lya De Putti, Grete Berger also star. Restored version includes color tinting, a new music score, and a version with English language intertitles. 120 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; Subtitles: English; biographies; featurette; photo gallery. Silent with music score.
(1926)
Moliere's timeless satire of bourgeois hypocrisy is brought to the screen by F.W. Murnau in this silent German drama. Surrounding the tale of master manipulator Tartuffe (Emil Jannings) and his businessman patsy (Werner Krauss) is a modern story of a young man trying to stop a conniving housekeeper from taking advantage of his grandfather. With Andre Mattoni, Lil Dagover. Restored version includes color-tinted scenes. 63 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Dolby Digital stereo music score; documentary. Silent with music score.
(1924)
When the Grand Duke of Abacco (Harry Liedtke) faces ruin over bankruptcy, it appears only his marriage to a Russian princess (Mady Christians) can preserve the integrity of the duchy. But, many nefarious characters are at work to see that the duke goes down in flames. "Nosferatu" director F.W. Murnau's unique excursion into espionage comedy co-stars Alfred Abel, Max Schreck. 77 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; audio commentary. Silent with music score.
(1921)
A suspense-filled German silent thriller directed by F.W. Murnau. Supernatural goings-on occur at the elegant country mansion of a noblewoman who is entertaining guests for a weekend hunt. Lulu Kyser-Korff, Arnold Korff star. Restored version includes color tinting. 81 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; art gallery. Silent with music score.
(1924)
Classic German silent film of a pompous hotel doorman who is shamed when demoted to a washroom attendant because of his age, only to receive an unexpected surprise. Emil Jannings won international acclaim in the lead; F.W. Murnau directs. Two-disc set includes the restored version of the film with a new recording of the 1924 orchestral score, as well as an unrestored "export" version. 90 min. Standard; Soundtracks: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo music score; "making of" featurette; photo gallery; more. Silent with music score.
(1924)
Classic German silent film of a pompous hotel doorman who is shamed when demoted to a washroom attendant because of his age, only to receive an unexpected surprise. Emil Jannings won international acclaim in the lead; F.W. Murnau directs. 74 min. Silent with musical score. Standard; Soundtrack: stereo music score; excerpts from alternate versions; photo gallery. Silent with music score.



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