Writing

Hans Kyser

Born July 22, 1882 · Graudenz, Germany [now Grudziadz, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

Died October 24, 1940 · aged 58

No biography available.

Known For

FaustFaust · 1926
Faust
7.91926
MovieFantasyDrama
God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.
Helen of TroyHelen of Troy · 1924
Helen of Troy
6.41924
MovieHistoryAction
Helena is a 1924 German silent drama film directed by Manfred Noa and starring Edy Darclea, Vladimir Gajdarov and Albert Steinrück. The film was based on the poem the Iliad by Homer. It was released in two separate parts: The Rape of Helen and The Fall of Troy. It was produced by Bavaria Film at the Emelka Studios in Munich. The film was made on an epic scale with thousands of extras, and large sets which rivalled those of the larger Berlin-based UFA.
Countess DonelliCountess Donelli · 1924
Countess Donelli
7.01924
MovieDrama
A lost film.
Michel StrogoffMichel Strogoff · 1936
Michel Strogoff
7.31936
MovieAdventure
The Czar charges a man to deliver a message to the Grand Duke behind enemy lines. On his way he encounters a number of adventures.
The Czar's CourierThe Czar's Courier · 1936
The Czar's Courier
7.51936
MovieDramaAdventure
A Czarist courier has to get across the Siberia frontier, threatened by Tartar invaders and a treacherous Russian helping them. Strogoff encounters several colorful characters along the way. German language version of the French film Michel Strogoff, adapting the novel by Jules Verne.
Nathan der WeiseNathan der Weise · 1922
Nathan der Weise
7.41922
MovieDramaHistory
Silent movie adaptation of Lessing's play. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin and the (initially anonymous) Templar bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
Manon LescautManon Lescaut · 1926
Manon Lescaut
5.91926
MovieDrama
A French adventurer fights to save a woman in the life of prostitution.
LutherLuther · 1928
Luther
7.01928
MovieHistory
German silent film about the life of Martin Luther

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The Student of PragueThe Student of Prague · 1935
The Student of Prague
6.41935
MovieHorrorFantasy
Prague in the 1860s: Balduin is a popular, handsome student, the best fencer in town, in amicable rivalry with his friend Dahl for the affections of Lydia, the innkeeper's niece. While the students are celebrating Lydia's birthday, the opera singer Julia Stella arrives at the inn - and Balduin's life begins to unravel. He is immediately infatuated with the glamorous singer - but she is already kept by an admirer, the wealthy and foppish Baron Waldis. How can a poor student hope to compete? The mysterious Dr. Carpis, who also has ties to Julia and is jealous of the Baron, intervenes. But the price will be higher than Balduin can ever imagine. He risks his sanity and his life - perhaps his very soul - haunted by his own reflection.

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