The Head of Janus

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The Head of Janus

1920

1h 47m

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Two opposing characters are hidden in the person of the inconspicuous London gentleman Dr. Warren and Janus. Lost film.

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12 members

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Conrad Veidt

Dr. Warren

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Magnus Stifter

Warrens Freund

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Margarete Schlegel

Grace

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Willy Kaiser-Heyl

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Lugosi Béla

Warren's Butler

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Margarete Kupfer

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Danny Guertler

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Gustav Botz

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Jaro Fürth

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Hans Lanser-Rudolf

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Marga Reuter

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Lanja Rudolph

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