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.
00:01:52 but misfortune and pain.
00:03:05 We know the wind carries pollen from flower to flower ...
00:04:23 I always say to my students: We should overcome the road
00:05:35 Wouldn't these men just mock you, uncle?
00:06:34 the "mandrake" must come from the dregs of society
00:10:26 I am warning you. Forget that your plan violates nature
00:10:50 ... consequences of your action ... Nature will have her revenge!
00:18:01 Mom sends you greetings.
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.
00:46:10 I'm scared of you.
00:54:27 Father, come here!
00:57:13 Dear lady, I want to ask the professor for you hand.
01:06:20 I play him. I get even with him.
01:12:10 Have mercy on me ... I want to know everything.
01:22:45 I cannot deceive you.
01:27:19 Come to the gaming table, Alraune. You will bring me luck.
01:33:28 We have not lost everything yet, Alraune. We still have your jewels.
01:37:08 Alraune began a new life together the one she loved. And the one who