Film record

The Golem: How He Came into the World

Original title: Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam

1920Feature film85 minVerification: Verified

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Production countries
Germany
Languages
German
Genres
horror film · fantasy film · monster film · silent film

Credits

Art department

Hans Poelzig — Production design

Cinematography

Karl Freund — Cinematography
Guido Seeber — Cinematography

Costume

Rochus Gliese — Costume design

Direction

Paul Wegener — Directing
Carl Boese — Directing

Music

Hans Landsberger — Music composition

Cast

Paul Wegener — Acting
Ernst Deutsch — Acting
Albert Steinrück — Acting
Lyda Salmonová — Acting
Lothar Müthel — Acting
Otto Gebühr — Acting
Greta Schröder — Acting
Loni Nest — Acting
Max Kronert — Acting
Fritz Feld — Acting
Hans Sturm — Acting

Production

Paul Davidson — Production

Writing

Henrik Galeen — Screenwriting
Documented participation

Film companies and organizations

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Production

PAGU

International
Verified

Versions and cuts

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Releases by territory

Germany · Original release
29 Oct 1920Checked 26 Sep 2026
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