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Tartuffe (1925)
"Herr Tartüff" (original title)

 -  Drama  -  24 July 1927 (USA)
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Young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's Tartuffe, in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets his own inheritance.

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Complete credited cast:
Hermann Picha ...
Der Greis
Rosa Valetti ...
Seine Haushälterin / Housekeeper
André Mattoni ...
Sein Enkel / Grandson
Werner Krauss ...
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Lucie Höflich ...
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Young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's Tartuffe, in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets his own inheritance.

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Four original negatives were cut: for Germany, France, USA, and export elsewhere. The German version is considered lost. See more »

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Featured in Los 5 Faust de F.W. Murnau (2002) See more »

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Tartuffe
4 January 2012 | by (Portland OR) – See all my reviews

A light fable exploring the theme of hypocrisy and those who exploit the weak-willed under false pretenses. Although it's not a film that bowls you over, there are some interesting touches. The film-within-a-film framework (perhaps one of the first to use it in such a substantial manner), the direct appeals to the audience, the overt sexuality. The look of the film is impressive, with a lavish set to work with, striking lighting techniques, and a few bold camera angles. Emil Jannings is hammy as usual, but in an enjoyable way. The dual stories being told are simplistic and predictable, but fun to go along with. I have yet to see a bad film by Murnau, and even if this isn't one of his most memorable works, it's worthwhile.


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