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Tartuffe (1926)

Movie ★ 7.2 62 min

Drama Comedy

A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's play "Tartuffe" in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets the young man's inheritance.

F. W. Murnau Director Carl Mayer Writer

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Released
January 25, 1926
Runtime
62 min
IMDb
tt0017448
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Cast

Emil Jannings Emil Jannings Tartüff Werner Krauss Werner Krauss Herr Orgon Lil Dagover Lil Dagover Frau Elmire / Elmire, Orgon's wife Hermann Picha Hermann Picha Der Greis Rosa Valetti Rosa Valetti Seine Haushälterin / Housekeeper André Mattoni André Mattoni Sein Enkel / Grandson Lucie Höflich Lucie Höflich Dorine Camilla Horn Camilla Horn (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tartuffe about?
A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's play "Tartuffe" in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets the young man's inheritance.
Who directed Tartuffe?
Tartuffe was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in Tartuffe?
Tartuffe stars Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover, Hermann Picha.
When was Tartuffe released?
Tartuffe is a 1926 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Tartuffe?
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