Arthur Robison
Directing

Arthur Robison

Born 25 June 1883 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Died 20 October 1935

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.

Known for

Warning Shadows
The Informer
The Student of Prague
Manon Lescaut
Looping the Loop
Pietro der Korsar
The Trial of Mary Dugan
Mach mich glücklich
A Prince's Young Love
Le secret des Woronzeff
The Last Waltz
Les époux célibataires
Mach mich glücklich
Le secret des Woronzeff
Les époux célibataires
The Student of Prague
A Prince's Young Love
When She's Pretty
Jenny Lind
The Trial of Mary Dugan
The Informer
Looping the Loop
The Last Waltz
Manon Lescaut
Pietro der Korsar
Warning Shadows
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