Francis Lederer Movies

This film essay explores the strange case of G.W. Pabst, the Austrian filmmaker who was considered a giant of early cinema before his reputation went...

Violet Barton, a femme-fatale goal-setter, fascinates men and readily returns their affection to obtain the wealth she desires, even to the point of...

A jealous musician kills his wife and frames a cab driver.

A young woman leaves behind her job, home and family to try to make it in the movie business. Features cameos from about three dozen German film...

Taking place over 12 hours on New Years Eve, a concert pianist murders his wife's lover, then frames an innocent man.

After eight years in exile Martin returns to Berlin. He was involved in the German Revolution of 1918/1919 and had to leave the country as a result....