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Arthur Robison

Arthur Robison

DirectorWriter Jun 25 (died age 52) Chicago, Illinois, USA 1917–1935 (18 year career)
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Biography

Arthur Robison was a German film director and screenwriter of American origin, recognized for his contributions to German Expressionist cinema. He directed 20 films between 1916 and 1935, with his most notable work being Warning Shadows (Schatten – Eine nächtliche Halluzination, 1923), a silent film celebrated for its innovative use of light and shadow to convey psychological tension. Robison's films often delved into the human psyche, utilizing visual storytelling to explore complex emotions.

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Warning Shadows
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Warning Shadows

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The Informer
Film

The Informer

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The Student of Prague
Film

The Student of Prague

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Manon Lescaut
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Manon Lescaut

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Pietro der Korsar
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Pietro der Korsar

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The Trial of Mary Dugan
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The Trial of Mary Dugan

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Looping the Loop
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Looping the Loop

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Le secret des Woronzeff
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Le secret des Woronzeff

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