Vintage original 8 ½ x 11 ¼ 21 x 28 cm. Black-and-white double weight glossy silver gelatin print still photo, Germany. Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Fritz Rasp, Theodor Loos, Erwin Biswanger, dir: Fritz Lang, UFA. Superb originality highlighted this silent German-Expressionist film. The stunning special effects and design rival any of our state-of-the-art technical achievements of today. The story is set in the future where humans are divided into the two categories: thinkers and workers. Neither group understands the other, nor have a sense of fulfillment. A man, one of the thinkers, dares to venture into the land of the workers; from that time there is great uprising. This father of all science fiction films is presently enjoying a renewed interest. Its design elements continue to be influential to this day, and is considered the apex in silent cinema. A new restoration is bringing back many missing scenes and a new orchestral score, presented at live film festival performances. A magnificent original still showing the downtrodden workers in the underworld. UFA insignia at bottom right corner. Ink stamped on back for distribution in Paris A. This is an original German-produced still, as all stills for European release were made in the country of origin and distributed to the neighboring countries when the films played their initial release. Publishing sizing notations on verso. It must come back in the same condition as it was sent. AUTHENTICATION: My name is Walter Reuben. I have been collecting movie posters since 1978. I have been a full-time dealer since 1982. Everything which I sell is fully researched and entirely guaranteed to be completely authentic and as described. A lifetime of experience goes behind every description of every piece which I offer. ABOUT ME: For further information, go to the ABOUT ME. The item “METROPOLIS (1927) Vtg orig dbl wt German UFA still / workers in underworld FINE” is in sale since Tuesday, December 13, 2016. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Movie Memorabilia\Photographs\Pre-1940\Black & White”. The seller is “walterfilmusa” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: 8 ½ x 11 ¼” (21 x 28 cm.)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Format: Photographic still, double weight
- Condition / Grading: Fine