The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
Wilton, a hunchback, who was always scorned and ridiculed by women, returns from Java a rich man after having discovered a diamond mine. He romances Gina, who is on the rebound from a broken affair, and showers her with expensive gifts. After Gina reconciles with her boyfriend, she continues to see Wilton because of what he gives her. After he discovers her perfidy, Wilton develops a poison and mixes it into her lipstick, which will kill any man who kisses her.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Carl MayerScreenplay
- F. W. MurnauDirector
Cast
- Sascha GuraGina
- John GottowtJames Wilton
- Paul BiensfeldtSmith
- Anna von PalenCast
- Henri Peters-ArnoldsBaron Percy
- Bella PoliniCast
Themes
poisonhunchbacklost filmdiamondssilent horror