''Lulu'' is a 1917 German

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directed by Alexander Antalffy and starring Erna Morena, Adolf Klein and Harry Liedtke. The film was considered "highly provocative" on its release. The film's art direction was by Kurt Richter.

Plot

The circus dancer Lulu is a thoroughly liberal being. Although she loves her former savior, the clown Alfredo, she begins a relationship with the noble Henri von Reithofen. Henri kills himself, ruined by the horrendous expenses for Lulu.

Cast

* Erna Morena as Lulu * Adolf Klein as Robert von Waldheim * Harry Liedtke as Rudolf von Waldheim * Rolf Brunner as Henri * Emil Jannings as Alfredo, a clown

References

Bibliography

* Isenberg, Noah William. ''Weimar Cinema: An Essential Guide to Classic Films of the Era''. Columbia University Press, 2009.

External links

* 1917 films Films based on works by Frank Wedekind Films of the German Empire Films directed by Alexander Antalffy German silent feature films German black-and-white films 1910s German films {{1910s-Germany-film-stub