Arthur Robison
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 25, 1883
- Died
- October 20, 1935
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography
The Student of Prague 1935
Screenplay, Director
Les époux célibataires 1935
Director, Writer
Mach mich glücklich 1935
Director
Le secret des Woronzeff 1935
Writer, Director
- Prince Woronzeff
Prince Woronzeff 1934
Director, Writer
- Tambour battant
Tambour battant 1934
Director
A Prince's Young Love 1933
Director
When She's Pretty 1932
Director
Jenny Lind 1931
Director
- Let Us Be Gay
Let Us Be Gay 1931
Director
The Trial of Mary Dugan 1931
Director, Writer
- The single father
The single father 1931
Director
The Informer 1929
Director
Looping the Loop 1928
Director, Screenplay
The Last Waltz 1927
Director, Writer
Manon Lescaut 1926
Screenplay, Director
Pietro der Korsar 1925
Director, Writer
Warning Shadows 1923
Writer, Director
- Between Evening and Morning
Between Evening and Morning 1923
Director, Screenplay
- What Belongs to Darkness
What Belongs to Darkness 1922
Writer
- A Night of Horror
A Night of Horror 1917
Director, Screenplay
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