Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire
Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron's offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine's life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.
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Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 2, 1920
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Horror
User Score
55%
Original Title
Genuine, die Tragödie eines seltsamen Hauses
Production Companies
Decla-Bioscop
Director
Robert Wiene
Description
Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron's offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine's life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.