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Madness (1919 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Madness' (German:'Wahnsinn') is a 1919 German silent horror film directed by Conrad Veidt and starring Veidt, Reinhold Schnzel and Grit Hegesa.Hutchings p.323 The film's art direction was by Willi Herrmann.
After becoming a successful actor, Veidt formed his own production company called Veidtfilme and decided to try his hand at directing movies. 'Madness' was one of two films directed by Veidt during his career, the other being the 1920 'Die Nacht auf Goldenhall'. Both films are lost today. The films had little impact at the box office. After 1920, Veidt returned exclusively to acting.Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 209..
The screenplay of 'Madness' was adapted from an obscure novel written by Kurt Muenzer.Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 209..
Plot
A wealthy banker (Veidt) is given a key to a lost trunk by a Gypsy, who tells him that the trunk's contents will lead him either to happiness or death. He becomes obsessed with finding the trunk, and his vain search leads him to a mental breakdown.
Cast
* Conrad Veidt as Bankier Lorenzen
* Reinhold Schnzel as Jrges
* Grit Hegesa as Marion Cavello
* Gussy Holl as Mdchen aus dem Althndler Laden
References
Bibliography
* Hutchings, Peter. 'The A to Z of Horror Cinema'. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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