The Student of Prague Der Student von Prag
German Theatrical Release Poster
Main Cast
Character
Actor
Balduin, a Student
Paul Wegener
Countess Margit von Schwarzenberg
Grete Berger
Lyduschka, a Gypsy Girl
Lyda Salmonova
Scapinelli, an Old Adventurer
John Gottowt
Count von Schwarzenberg, Lyduschka's Father
Lothar Körner
Baron Waldis-Schwarzenberg, Lyduschka's Cousin
Fritz Weidemann
The Student of Prague (German: Der Student von Prag ) is a 1913 German Empire horror film, possibly the first true feature length horror movie and first art film.
Note: The original film is severely damaged and a restored, but watermarked version, is used here for screencaps.
The following weapons were used in the film The Student of Prague :
Percussion Dueling Pistol
Balduin (Paul Wegener) uses an anachronistic for 1820 Percussion Dueling Pistol at the end of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Modern replica of Lepage percussion dueling pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Balduin examines his pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Note the typical styling of a dueling pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The grip is seen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Balduin aims his pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Balduin fires his pistol at his doppelgänger.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Balduin holds the pistol after firing it. Note the hammer shape, typical for percussion locks.
Charleville Musket
At least two Charleville Muskets can be seen in the Count's castle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Original Charleville Mle 1763 - .69 caliber
Error creating thumbnail: File missing From right to left: partly visible unknown long gun, two Charleville muskets, two blunderbusses, two unknown long guns.
Blunderbuss
At lest two Blunderbusses can be seen in the Count's castle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Blunderbuss Flintlock
Error creating thumbnail: File missing From right to left: partly visible unknown long gun, two Charleville muskets, two blunderbusses, two unknown long guns.
Unknown long guns
The Baron (Fritz Weidemann) and several servants use unknown long guns while hunting. Several unknown long guns can be seen in the Count's castle.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing From right to left: partly visible unknown long gun, two Charleville muskets, two blunderbusses, two unknown long guns.