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The Student of Prague (Der Student von Prag) (1913)

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The Student of Prague
Der Student von Prag
Paul Wegener als Student von Prag, Filmplakat 1913.jpg
German Theatrical Release Poster
Country Flag Of German Empire.JPG Germany Empire
Directed by Stellan Rye, Paul Wegener
Release Date 1913
Language Silent, German intertitles
Studio Deutsche Bioscop GmbH
Main Cast
Character Actor
Balduin, a Student Paul Wegener
Countess Margit von Schwarzenberg Grete Berger
Lyduschka, a Gypsy Girl Lyda Salmonova
Scapinelli, an Old Adventurer John Gottowt
Count von Schwarzenberg, Lyduschka's Father Lothar Körner
Baron Waldis-Schwarzenberg, Lyduschka's Cousin Fritz Weidemann


The Student of Prague (German: Der Student von Prag) is a 1913 German Empire horror film, possibly the first true feature length horror movie and first art film.

Note: The original film is severely damaged and a restored, but watermarked version, is used here for screencaps.


The following weapons were used in the film The Student of Prague:


Percussion Dueling Pistol

Balduin (Paul Wegener) uses an anachronistic for 1820 Percussion Dueling Pistol at the end of the film.

Modern replica of Lepage percussion dueling pistol.
Balduin examines his pistol.
Note the typical styling of a dueling pistol.
The grip is seen.
Balduin aims his pistol.
Balduin fires his pistol at his doppelgänger.
Balduin holds the pistol after firing it. Note the hammer shape, typical for percussion locks.

Charleville Musket

At least two Charleville Muskets can be seen in the Count's castle.

Original Charleville Mle 1763 - .69 caliber
From right to left: partly visible unknown long gun, two Charleville muskets, two blunderbusses, two unknown long guns.

Blunderbuss

At lest two Blunderbusses can be seen in the Count's castle.

Blunderbuss Flintlock
From right to left: partly visible unknown long gun, two Charleville muskets, two blunderbusses, two unknown long guns.

Unknown long guns

The Baron (Fritz Weidemann) and several servants use unknown long guns while hunting. Several unknown long guns can be seen in the Count's castle.

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From right to left: partly visible unknown long gun, two Charleville muskets, two blunderbusses, two unknown long guns.

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