A Daughter Of Destiny (1928)

About A Daughter Of Destiny

Where can I watch A Daughter Of Destiny?

A Daughter Of Destiny is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

Who stars in A Daughter Of Destiny?

A Daughter Of Destiny stars Brigitte Helm, Paul Wegener, Iván Petrovich, Mia Pankau, Valeska Gert.

Who directed A Daughter Of Destiny?

A Daughter Of Destiny was directed by Henrik Galeen.

How long is A Daughter Of Destiny?

A Daughter Of Destiny has a runtime of 2h 11m.

What is A Daughter Of Destiny about?

Hanns Heinz Ewers' grim science-fiction novel Alraune has already been filmed twice when this version was assembled in 1928. In another of his "mad doctor" roles, Paul Wegener plays Professor Brinken, sociopathic scientist who combines the genes of an executed murderer with those of a prostitute. The result is a beautiful young woman named Alraune (Brigitte Helm), who is incapable of feeling any real emotions -- least of all guilt or regret. Upon attaining adulthood, Alraune sets about to seduce and destroy every male who crosses her path. Ultimately, Professor Brinken is hoist on his own petard when he falls hopelessly in love with Alraune himself. Alraune was remade in 1930, with Brigitte Helm repeating her role, and again in 1951, with Hildegarde Knef as the "heroine" and Erich von Stroheim as her misguided mentor.