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Galeen, Henrik

Overview
Works:67 works in 228 publications in 8 languages and 3,271 library holdings
Roles:Author of screenplay, Scenarist, Director, Writer of accompanying material, Creator
Classifications:pn1997, 791.4372
Most widely held works about Henrik Galeen
 
Most widely held works by Henrik Galeen
Nosferatu( visu )
15 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 809 libraries worldwide
The first vampire movie. Count Orlock (Nosferatu, the vampire) leaves his castle in the Carpathians and travels by ship to Bremen, bringing coffins filled with dirt and plague rats, where he is destroyed by sunlight.
Nosferatu a symphony of horror( visu )
7 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic Content and held by 470 libraries worldwide
Rather than depict Dracula as a shape-shifting monster or debonair gentleman, Murnau's Graf Orlok is a nightmarish, spidery creature with a bulbous head and taloned claws. This is perhaps the most genuinely disturbing incarnation of vampirism.
Nosferatu a symphony of horror( visu )
15 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 361 libraries worldwide
The first film version of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The insatiable Transylvanian vampire, Count Orlock (Nosferatu), leaves his castle in the Carpathians and travels by ship to Bremen, bringing coffins filled with dirt and plague rats.
Nosferatu( visu )
46 editions published between 1922 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 359 libraries worldwide
The first film version of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Count Orlock (Nosferatu, the vampire), leaves his castle in the Carpathians and travels by ship to Bremen, bringing coffins filled with dirt and plague rats.
Waxworks( visu )
4 editions published between 1994 and 2002 in English and held by 283 libraries worldwide
A poet imagines scenarios in a wax museum fairground that involve Jack the Ripper, Ivan the Terrible, and Haroun al-Raschid.
Der Golem wie er in die Welt kam : Bilder nach Begebenheiten aus einer alten Chronik = The Golem( visu )
3 editions published between 1983 and 1996 in English and held by 94 libraries worldwide
In 16th century Prague, Rabbi Loew constructs a man of clay, the Golem, and brings him to life to protect his people from a pogrom.
The masterworks of the German horror cinema( visu )
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 77 libraries worldwide
These three classic silent films are considered by many to be the roots of the modern horror film.
Das Wachsfigurenkabinett : Drehbuch von Henrik Galeen zu Paul Lenis Film von 1923 by Henrik Galeen( Book )
4 editions published in 1994 in German and held by 55 libraries worldwide
Student of Prague (1926)( visu )
2 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in German and English and held by 47 libraries worldwide
"Although he is known as the finest fencer in Prague, Balduin bemoans his lot in life. In the depths of his despair, the poor university student is accosted by the mysterious Scapinelli, who makes him a deal that seems too good to be true: in exchange for his choice of Balduin's meager possessions, Scapinelli offers the staggering sum of 600,000 gold pieces. Agreeing to the terms, Balduin watches in amazement as Scapinelli approaches the mirror and summons Balduin's reflection from it, walking away with the blank-faced doppleganger in tow. Balduin senses he's made a terrible mistake, but begins to enjoy his new life as a wealthy socialite, finding love with a young countess. The hefty price of his bargain becomes clear, thoughs his reflection begins to interfere with his newfound happiness in a most sinister way"--Container.
Nosferatu eine Synphonie des Grauens( visu )
1 edition published in 2002 in German and held by 41 libraries worldwide
The Golem( visu )
13 editions published between 1920 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 40 libraries worldwide
In 16th century Prague, Rabbi Loew creates a giant Golem from clay to protect his people from their persecutors. Employing sorcery, he brings the artificial man to life, endowing him with human emotions. Famulus, Loew's evil assistant, manages to take control of the Golem, commanding it to perform sordid criminal acts culminating in the kidnapping of the Rabbi's daughter Miriam. The monster, outraged, rebels and a rampage ensues.
German silent masterworks( visu )
3 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 33 libraries worldwide
This compilation includes the first great feature made of the Dracula legend, Nosferatu, as well as the masterpiece of highly subjective, expressionistic film art, The last laugh, and the seminal monster movie, Der Golem.
Der Golem wie er in die Welt kam( visu )
4 editions published between 1985 and 2002 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide
Based on the legend of the golem, a popular figure in Jewish tradition. In medieval Prague, the Rabbi Loew gives life to the golem, a clay monster. The golem falls in love with the Rabbi's daughter and brings fear to the emperor's court, but is eventually destroyed by an innocent child.
Nosferatu the first vampire( visu )
1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide
Features updated version of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film Nosferatu, a symphony of horror, accompanied by the music of rock band Type O Negative. Also includes the music video "Black no. 1."
The student of Prague( visu )
2 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 27 libraries worldwide
Presents an old German legend about a poor student in Prague who falls in love with a wealthy countess, sells his reflection to an agent of the devil in order to become rich, then buys it back at the expense of his life.
Alraune Mandrake( visu )
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 22 libraries worldwide
A tale about a mad scientist who collects a dead man's semen and uses it to impregnate a woman he's obsessed with.
Nosferatu eine Symphonie des Grauens( visu )
10 editions published between 1922 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 21 libraries worldwide
Based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Jonathan Harker, against the wishes of his wife, departs on a journey over the Carpathian Mountains to arrange a real estate transaction, with tragic results.
Der Golem wie er in die Welt kam( visu )
11 editions published between 1980 and 2007 in English and German and held by 20 libraries worldwide
Set in medieval Prague, the Rabbi gives life to the Golem who falls in love with the Rabbi's daughter and brings fear to the emperor's court. He is destroyed by an innocent child. Based on the legend of the Golem, a popular figure in Jewish tradition.
Der Student von Prag( visu )
6 editions published between 1926 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 20 libraries worldwide
In the depths of depression a poor university student, Balduin, is accosted by the mysterious Scapinelli, who makes him a offer which seems too good to be true: in exchange for his choice of Balduin's meagre possessions, Scapinelli will give him the staggering sum of 600,000 gold pieces. After agreeing, Balduin watches in amazement as Scapinelli summons Balduin's reflection from the mirror and the blank-faced doppelganger follows him away! Balduin begins to enjoy a new life as a wealthy socialite, finding love with a young countess. But his reflection begins to interfere with his newfound happiness in a more sinister way.
Nosferatu( visu )
10 editions published between 1922 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 14 libraries worldwide
Klassieke film rond de kwaadaardige vampier Dracula.
 
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Galeen, Hendrik 1882-1949
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