A Daughter Of Destiny
1928 · 108 MIN · IMDB 6.2 · 467 VOTES · DIR. Henrik Galeen
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 97 lines
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00:01:10 At the beginning of the Middle Ages the legend of the mandrake was born.
00:01:45 The root of the mandrake, with its strength and Magic brought fortune to men
00:02:41 During my studies, I have found the legend of the mandrake, and now
00:04:05 And thus was born in the laboratory the animal laboratory. I wanted to
00:04:29 open for experiments Teacher's Voronoff. XXX
00:05:35 Wouldn't these men just mock you, uncle?
00:06:34 the "mandrake" must come from the dregs of society
00:08:39 Franz Baum his uncle was looking for the ideal woman he needed for his experiment
00:10:43 but it lacks the warmth of life, and bears the cold of death inside.
00:13:42 I cannot do this to my parents!
00:22:11 And the Mandrake?
00:24:08 According to legend, the mandrake brings fortune and wealth. Today I have
00:30:50 At one stop, Alraune lies for the first time to people from a traveling circus.
00:45:59 Alraune, doesn't it embarrass you?
00:52:04 I offend, Alraune. If you knew where you came from!
00:55:52 Do I look more like my mother?
00:59:02 Sorry, sir ... Alraune is yet very young and should remain with me.
01:06:20 I play him. I get even with him.
01:12:10 Have mercy on me ... I want to know everything.
01:20:59 that this woman is not you daughter.
01:25:46 a devil wanted to harm another. All speculation has failed ...
01:29:16 Red five times in a row. Place your bets!
01:33:38 We have not lost everything, Alraune. We still have your jewelry.
24:19:00 It is a success, with the help of my nephew