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Pandora's Box (1929)
Die Büchse der Pandora (original title)

TV_PG 133 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -   22 February 1930 (Japan)
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The rise and inevitable fall of an amoral but naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her.

Writers:

Frank Wedekind (plays), Ladislaus Vajda (scenario), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Louise Brooks ...
Fritz Kortner Fritz Kortner ...
Francis Lederer ...
Alwa Schön (as Franz Lederer)
Carl Goetz Carl Goetz ...
Schigolch
Krafft-Raschig Krafft-Raschig ...
Rodrigo Quast
Alice Roberts Alice Roberts ...
Daisy D'Ora Daisy D'Ora ...
Charlotte Marie Adelaide v. Zarnikow - braut Dr. Schöns - Dr. Schön's Bride (as Daisy d'Ora)
Gustav Diessl Gustav Diessl ...
Jack the Ripper (as Gustav Diesel)
Michael von Newlinsky Michael von Newlinsky ...
Marquis Casti-Piani (as Michael v. Newlinsky)
Sig Arno Sig Arno ...
Der inspizient - the instructor (as Siegfried Arno)
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Storyline

G.W. Pabst's film that catapulted Louise Brooks to international acclaim and made her 'the' icon of the Jazz Age tells the tragic story of Lulu, the hedonistic dancer and prostitute. Based on the plays of F. Wedekind. Written by Dawn M. Barclift  

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Plot Keywords:

Lust | Escape | Violence | Rose | Dancing  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German (intertitles)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La caja de Pandora See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,950 (USA) (18 June 2006) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$9,950 (USA) (18 June 2006)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Nero-Film AG See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany: (restored version)  | USA:  | Belgium: (Copy with French titles at Brussels Musée du Cinéma)  | (original version) (21.4 fps)  | (VHS version)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Fritz Kortner reportedly did not like or respect Louise Brooks, whom he didn't consider a trained actress. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: As Lulu looks at herself in the mirror after the wedding, the wedding dress is off her right shoulder. The position of the dress on her right arm and shoulder varies between shots from when she is confronted by Dr Schon till his death. See more »

Quotes

Lulu: [referring to the Egyptian] He's acting like he wants to buy me.
Marquis Casti-Piani: I need money badly and you have none to give me... The Egyptian will give me 50 more pounds than the German police... You're in luck.
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Connections

Featured in "United States of Tara: Aftermath (#1.2)" (2009) See more »