Directing
Arthur Robison
DE, FR, EN cinema · 21 credits
Born
25 June 1883
Died
20 October 1935 (aged 52)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as Artur Robison
Arthur Robison was a German film director and screenwriter of American origin, recognized for his contributions to German Expressionist cinema. He directed 20 films between 1916 and 1935, with his most notable work being Warning Shadows (Schatten – Eine nächtliche Halluzination, 1923), a silent film celebrated for its innovative use of light and shadow to convey psychological tension. Robison's films often delved into the human psyche, utilizing visual storytelling to explore complex emotions.
Known for
Filmography
Mach mich glücklich
Director
Le secret des Woronzeff
Writer, Director
Les époux célibataires
Director, Writer
The Student of Prague
Screenplay, Director
Fürst Woronzeff
1934
Prince Woronzeff
Director, Writer
When She's Pretty
Director
Jenny Lind
Director
The Trial of Mary Dugan
Director, Writer
The Informer
Director
Looping the Loop
Director, Screenplay
The Last Waltz
Director, Writer
Manon Lescaut
Screenplay, Director
Pietro der Korsar
Director, Writer
Warning Shadows
Writer, Director
Zwischen Abend und Morgen
1923
Between Evening and Morning
Director, Screenplay
Nächte des Grauens
1917
A Night of Horror
Director, Screenplay