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Dr. Mabuse, the gambler /

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Sinister Dr. Mabuse maintains his wealth through counterfeiting, manipulating the stock exchange and bending weaker minds to his will. In part 1, Mabuse builds his empire and casually ruins Count Told while entrancing the thrill-seeking Countess. In part 2, Mabuse turns from criminal to villain, mur...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors: Decla-Bioscop (Firm), Kino International Corporation
Other Authors: Lang, Fritz, 1890-1976, Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954, Pommer, Erich, 1889-1966, Klein-Rogge, Rudolf, Egede Nissen, Aud, Welcker, Gertrude, Abel, Alfred, Goetzke, Bernhard, 1884-1964, Richter, Paul, 1895-1961, Forster-Larrinaga, Robert, Jacques, Norbert, 1880-1954
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:Silent motion picture with English intertitles and added orchestral score.
Published: New York, N.Y. : Kino Video, [2006]
Edition:Restored authorized ed.
Subjects:
Jacques, Norbert, > 1880-1954 > Film adaptations.
Criminals > Germany > Drama.
Gamblers > Germany > Drama.
Detectives > Germany > Drama.
Hypnotism and crime > Drama.
Crime films.
Silent films.
Motion pictures, German.
Foreign films.
Feature films.
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Summary:Sinister Dr. Mabuse maintains his wealth through counterfeiting, manipulating the stock exchange and bending weaker minds to his will. In part 1, Mabuse builds his empire and casually ruins Count Told while entrancing the thrill-seeking Countess. In part 2, Mabuse turns from criminal to villain, murdering the Count and kidnapping the Countess.
Item Description:Videodisc release of the 1922 motion picture.
Based on the novel by Norbert Jacques.
A foreign film (Germany).
Full screen presentation.
Aspect ratio.
Restoration performed by L'Immagine Ritrovata, Bologna.
Not rated.
Special features include: The story behind Dr. Mabuse (52 min., German with English subtitles); photo gallery; film notes.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (270 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Photography, Carl Hoffmann ; music by Robert Israel.