List of German films of 1895–1918

This is a list of the most notable films produced in the German Empire until 1918, in year order.

It includes German films from the introduction of the medium to the resignation of the Emperor at the end of World War I. While the output of films during this period is small, and cinema was a science in its infancy, many of these films laid the groundwork for German Expressionism, as well as document a prosperous, yet foreboding, period in German history.

For an alphabetical list of articles on films of the period see Category:Films of the German Empire.

1890s

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1895
Akrobatisches Potpourri Max & Emil Skladanowsky Grunato family Documentary Release: Nov. 1
Bauerntanz zweier Kinder Max Skladanowsky Documentary Release: Nov 1
Das Boxende Känguruh Max Skladanowsky Mr Delaware Documentary Release: Nov 1
The German Emperor Reviewing His Troops Birt Acres Earliest known footage of Kaiser Wilhelm
Opening of the Kiel Canal Birt Acres Early footage of Kaiser Wilhelm
Serpentinen Tanz Max Skladanowsky Documentary Release: Nov 1
1896
Leben und Treiben am Alexanderplatz Max Skladanowsky
1897
Apotheose II Max Skladanowsky
1898
Kaiser von Deutschland, der Kaiser von Österreich und der König von Sachsen am Tage der Jubiläumsfeier in Dresden English: The Kaiser of Germany, the Kaiser of Austria and the King of Saxony on the day of the Jubilee Fair in Dresden
1899
German Lancers A parade of the famous Second Guards, one of Emperor William's favorite regiments.
When the Bugle Sounds 'Charge' An attack by the famous Second Guards Regiment of Emperor William's Army on the Paradefeld.

1900s

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1900
Einzug unserer Chinakrieger in Berlin am 16.12.1900 English: The Entry of Our China Soldier in Berlin on Dec. 16, 1900 (about Boxer Rebellion?)
Eine Moderne Jungfrau von Orleans Max Skladanowsky English: A Modern Maid of Orleans
1901
Einzug der Königin von Holland mit ihrem Gemahl in Schwerin English: The Entry of the Queen of Holland with her Consort in Schwerin
1902
When Knighthood Was in Flower
1903
Mr. Krebs in seiner senationellen Schleifenfahrt Arthur Robison English: Mr. Krebs in his Sensational Bicycleride
Der Lustige Ehemann Otto Julius Bierbaum
1904
The Whistling Boy Oskar Messter
Kämpfe vor Port Arthur English: The Struggle for Port Arthur
1905
Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze Max Skladanowsky English: Hunting a Fly; Or, The Revenge of Frau Schultze
Afrikanische Kriegsbilder War documentary English: African War Pictures
1906
Apachentanz Oskar Messter English: Apache Dance (A French dance)
1909
Prosit Neujahr 1910! Guido Seeber Animated film First animated German film

1910s

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1910
Arsène Lupin contra Sherlock Holmes Viggo Larsen
Sumurûn Max Reinhardt
Die Geheimnisvolle Streichholzdose Guido Seeber Animated film
1911
Der Schwarze Traum Urban Gad German-Danish co-production; Danish: Den Sorte drøm
1912
Der Arme Jenny Urban Gad English: Poor Jenny
In Nacht und Eis Mime Misu English: In Night and Ice; first Titanic film ever made
Das Mirakel Mime Misu
Schatten des Meeres Curt A. Stark English: In the Shadow of the Sea
1913
Das rosa Pantöffelchen Franz Hofer Dorrit Weixler Comedy
Der Film von der Königin Luise Franz Porten English: A Film of Queen Louise; in 3 parts
Die Insel der Seligen Max Reinhardt
Der Neue Schreibtisch Karl Valentin
Der Steckbrief Franz Hofer
Der Student von Prag Stellan Rye, Paul Wegener English: A Bargain With Satan
The Weapons of Youth Friedrich MüllerGertrud Gräbner, Conrad Wiene
1914
Das Eiserne Kreuz Richard Oswald English: The Iron Cross
Der Hund von Baskerville Rudolf Meinert Alwin Neuß, Friedrich Kühne Crime
Detektiv BraunRudolf MeinertAlwin Neuß, Friedrich KühneCrime
Eine Venezianische Nacht Max Reinhardt
Die geheimnisvolle Villa Joe May Ernst Reicher, Werner Krauss
He This Way, She That Way Robert WieneMax Zilzer, Manny ZienerComedy
1915
The Canned BrideRobert Wiene Margarete Kupfer, Guido HerzfeldComedy
Fräulein Piccolo Franz Hofer Dorrit Weixler, Ernst Lubitsch Comedy
Der Golem Henrik Galeen, Paul Wegener
Robert and BertramMax MackEugen Burg, Ferdinand BonnComedy
The TunnelWilliam WauerFriedrich Kayßler, Fritzi MassaryDrama
1916
Frau Eva Robert WieneErna Morena, Emil JanningsDrama
Homunculus Otto Rippert 6 part serial
Lehmann's HoneymoonRobert WieneGuido Herzfeld, Arnold RieckComedy
The Queen's Love LetterRobert WieneHenny Porten, Arthur SchröderComedy
The Queen's Secretary Robert WieneKäthe Dorsch, Ressel OrlaComedy
The Robber BrideRobert WieneHenny Porten, Friedrich FeherComedy
Rübezahls Hochzeit Rochus Gliese, Paul Wegener English: Old Nip's Wedding
Shoe Palace PinkusErnst LubitschErnst Lubitsch, Guido HerzfeldComedy
Tyrannenherrschaft-Aus Polens schwerer Zeit Franz Porten English: Tyrannical Overlords-From Poland's Dark Time
Vengeance Is MineRudolf MeinertHans Mierendorff, Marie von Buelow Crime
The Wandering LightRobert WieneRobert Wiene Henny Porten, Bruno DecarliDrama
1917
Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray Richard Oswald English: The Portrait of Dorian Gray
Dornröschen Paul Leni
FearRobert WieneBruno Decarli, Conrad VeidtHorror
Fidele Gefängnis Ernst Lubitsch English: The Merry Jail
Frank Hansen's FortuneViggo LarsenViggo Larsen, Lupu Pick Western
Hilde Warren und der Tod Joe May Written by and starring Fritz Lang
Imprisoned SoulRudolf BiebrachHenny Porten, Paul BildtDrama
John Bull Julius Pinschewer Animated film
Life Is a Dream Robert WieneEmil Jannings, Bruno DecarliDrama
The Man in the MirrorRobert WieneMaria Fein, Bruno DecarliDrama
The Marriage of Luise RohrbachRudolf BiebrachHenny Porten, Emil JanningsDrama
The Princess of NeutraliaRudolf BiebrachHenny Porten, Paul BildtComedy
Steadfast Benjamin Robert WieneArnold Rieck, Guido HerzfeldComedy
When Four Do the SameErnst LubitschOssi Oswalda, Emil JanningsComedy/Drama
1918
Alraune, die Henkerstochter, genannt die rote Hanne Eugen Illés, Joseph Klein
Die Augen der Mumie Ma Ernst Lubitsch
Carmen Ernst Lubitsch Pola Negri, Harry Liedtke Drama aka Gypsy Blood
Countess Kitchenmaid Rudolf Biebrach Henny Porten, Heinrich SchrothComedy
Gelbe Schein Eugen Illés English: The Devil's Pawn
Es werde Licht! Richard Oswald English: There was Light; 4 part serial
The Homecoming of Odysseus Rudolf Biebrach Henny Porten, Bruno DecarliComedy
Ich möchte kein Mann sein Ernst Lubitsch
Das Rätsel von Bangalor Paul Leni, Alexander Antalffy
The Story of Dida IbsenRichard OswaldAnita Berber, Conrad VeidtDrama
Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen Richard Oswald English: The Diary of a Lost Girl
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