Direction: Karl Freund

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Karl Freund. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Karl Freund

Cast Peter Lorre · Frances Drake · Colin Clive · Ted Healy

Synopsis Mad Love (The Hands of Orlac) (1935) follows the chilling tale of a renowned surgeon whose fixation on a famous actress drives him to perform a macabre transplant. The surgeon replaces the injured hands of a renowned pianist with those...

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7.0

565 votes

The Mummy

1932 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Boris Karloff · Zita Johann · David Manners · Edward Van Sloan

Synopsis The Mummy (1932) follows a group of archaeologists who, while excavating in Egypt, accidentally awaken an ancient mummy that has been dormant for 3,000 years. The mummy, driven by an eternal love for his princess, seeks to revive her and...

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6.8

4K votes

Gift of Gab

1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Edmund Lowe · Gloria Stuart · Ruth Etting · Phil Baker

Synopsis Gift of Gab (1934) follows the story of a self-absorbed radio broadcaster who manages to annoy his colleagues and disrupt the harmony at the radio station. His arrogance and lack of consideration for others create a tense atmosphere, leading to...

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Direction Karl Freund

Cast Fay Wray · Paul Lukas · Reginald Owen · Patsy Kelly

Synopsis The Countess of Monte Cristo (1934) follows the tale of a budding actress in Austria who, in a moment of desperation, decides to borrow elegant attire and a luxurious automobile from her film set. She then checks into a high-end...

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Madame Spy

1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Fay Wray · Nils Asther · Edward Arnold · John Miljan

Synopsis Madame Spy (1934) follows the intricate tale of Maria, a woman who is secretly a Russian spy, married to Captain Franck, an officer in German Intelligence. Unbeknownst to her husband, Maria's true allegiance lies with her home country, and she...

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I Give My Love

1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Paul Lukas · Wynne Gibson · Eric Linden · Anita Louise

Synopsis I Give My Love (1934) follows the journey of a woman who dedicates her entire life to her son. The narrative unfolds as her son is sentenced to prison for the murder of her abusive husband. The film delves into...

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