

A Daughter Of Destiny
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.
TMDB
6.4/10
24 votes
IMDb
Not rated yet
View on IMDb
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- No Language
- witch
- prostitute
- monster
- silent film
- psychotronic
- expressionism
- german expressionism
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
Rent
Gallery



Videos
No extra videos are listed for this title yet.
Release dates
GermanyDE
- Theatrical25 Jan 1928
Frequently asked questions
A Daughter Of Destiny was released on 25 January 1928.
Member reviews
Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign inMember comments
0Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign in




















