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The Four Devils (1920)

Movie ★ 7.3 95 min

Drama

One out of three silent adaptations of the novella "Les quatre diables" written by Danish author Herman Bang. The most famous one, although unfortunately lost, is without any doubt F.W. Murnau's "4 Devils". This German version, by Danish director A.W. Sandberg, was done eight years prior to Murnau's American one, and was a big success at the time.

A.W. Sandberg Director Carl Rosenbaum Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1920
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0444607
Country
Studio
Primus Film

Themes

Cast

Ernst Winar Ernst Winar Fritz Margarete Schlegel Margarete Schlegel Aimée Adolphe Engers Adolphe Engers Victor Colani Adolph Heidi Ford Louise Martin Herzberg Martin Herzberg Clementine Plessner Emil Rameau Emil Rameau Ferdinand Robert

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Four Devils about?
One out of three silent adaptations of the novella "Les quatre diables" written by Danish author Herman Bang. The most famous one, although unfortunately lost, is without any doubt F.W. Murnau's "4 Devils". This German version, by Danish director A.W. Sandberg, was done eight years prior to Murnau's American one, and was a big success at the time.
Who directed The Four Devils?
The Four Devils was directed by A.W. Sandberg.
Who stars in The Four Devils?
The Four Devils stars Ernst Winar, Margarete Schlegel, Adolphe Engers, Victor Colani.
When was The Four Devils released?
The Four Devils is a 1920 drama film.
Where can I watch The Four Devils?
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