The Doll
Originally released in 1919. The Doll is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, and Hermann Thimig
Synopsis
The misadventures of an effete young man who must get married in order to inherit a fortune. He opts to purchase a remarkably lifelike doll and marry it instead, not realizing that the doll is actually the dollmaker’s flesh-and-blood daughter in disguise.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (87 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ossi Oswalda
as Ossi, the Dollmaker’s Daughter / The Doll
Victor Janson
as Hilarius, the Dollmaker
Hermann Thimig
as Lancelot, the Baron’s Nephew
Max Kronert
as Baron von Chanterelle
Marga Köhler
as Frau Hilarius, The Dollmaker’s Wife
Gerhard Ritterband
as The Apprentice
Jakob Tiedtke
as The Prior
Josefine Dora
as Lancelot's Nanny
Paul Morgan
as Hippolyt, the Baron's Servant
Ernst Lubitsch
as Director in Prologue (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Projektions-AG Union
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Doll about?
The misadventures of an effete young man who must get married in order to inherit a fortune. He opts to purchase a remarkably lifelike doll and marry it instead, not realizing that the doll is actu...
Who directed The Doll?
The Doll was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is The Doll?
The Doll has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was The Doll released?
The Doll was released on December 5, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Doll?
The main cast of The Doll includes Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, Hermann Thimig, Max Kronert, Marga Köhler.