German filmmaker G.W. Pabst's late-silent classic Pandora's Box (Die Büchse der Pandora) stars the hauntingly beautiful Louise Brooks as libertine dancer Lulu. Ever out for the "main chance," Lulu persuades her wealthy lover Dr. Schön (Fritz Kortner) to marry her. But in a fit of jealous rage, he pulls a gun, a scuffle ensues, and she shoots him. Eventually escaping to London with the doctor's moonstruck son Alwa (Francis Lederer), Lulu takes up residence with her "adopted" father Schigolch (Carl Götz), where she is reduced ...
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German filmmaker G.W. Pabst's late-silent classic Pandora's Box (Die Büchse der Pandora) stars the hauntingly beautiful Louise Brooks as libertine dancer Lulu. Ever out for the "main chance," Lulu persuades her wealthy lover Dr. Schön (Fritz Kortner) to marry her. But in a fit of jealous rage, he pulls a gun, a scuffle ensues, and she shoots him. Eventually escaping to London with the doctor's moonstruck son Alwa (Francis Lederer), Lulu takes up residence with her "adopted" father Schigolch (Carl Götz), where she is reduced to walking the streets, with tragic consequences. Pandora's Box (based on two works by the controversial German writer Franz Wedekind) exudes smoky sensuality in every frame; regarded now as a masterpiece, the film received surprisingly scathing reviews, with most of the critical broadsides aimed at Louise Brooks (this was long before Brooks graduated from just another pretty Hollywood starlet to Cult Goddess). Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Good. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item and case may have light wear. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
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Gustav Diessl, Daisy D'Ora, Alice Roberts, Krafft-Raschig, Carl Goetz, Francis Lederer, Fritz Kortner, Louise Brooks. Very good. 1929 Run time: 133. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Gustav Diessl, Daisy D'Ora, Alice Roberts, Krafft-Raschig, Carl Goetz, Francis Lederer, Fritz Kortner, Louise Brooks. Very good. 1929 Run time: 133. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Alice Roberts, Gustav Diessl. Very good in very good packaging. 2 discs. Language: German. Run time: 110 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1929. Discs (2)in excellent condition, both have been cleaned & tested & are guaranteed to play perfectly. This a SILENT classic with both German and English subtitles. The outside slip cover and interior disc holder show routine wear, the enclosed booklet is in wonderful condition. Immediate ship. Thanks for looking! ! !
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Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Carl Goetz, Krafft-Raschig, Alice Roberts, Daisy D'Ora, Gustav Diessl. Run time: 133. Brand New in shrink wrap.