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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here from left, Heinrich George as Grot, Gustav Fröhlich (Frohlich) as Freder the mediator, and Alfred Abel as Joh Fredersen. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here, the false Maria is revealed as the robot. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here, the workers revolt and burn the false Maria at the stake in front of the cathedral. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here from left, at top, Gustav Fröhlich (Frohlich) as Freder reunited with Maria (played by Brigitte Helm). Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here in the background, center, Gustav Fröhlich (Frohlich) as Freder, in the midst of the worker's children trying to escape the flooding city. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here, Gustav Fröhlich (Frohlich) as Freder, running through the flooded worker's city. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here, a general view of Metropolis during an oncoming blackout. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here, Alfred Abel as Joh Fredersen. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |
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| The movie "Metropolis", directed by Fritz Lang, the novel written by Thea von Harbou. Seen here, Brigitte Helm as Maria sounding the alarm, with children of the workers responding. Initial USA theatrical wide release March 13, 1927. Screen capture. 1927 Universum Film AG (UFA). Credit: 1927 UFA / Courtesy Pyxurz. |