Der Mandarin (1918): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1918, Der Mandarin is a notable film directed by Fritz Freisler, running about 61 minutes.

What it’s about. In Vienna, the director of a sanatorium is telling writer Kristinus the story of a strange case. The very rich and dandy-esque Baron von Stroom had fallen in love with an actress but could not conquer her. One day he acquired a Chinese clay figure of a Mandarin, a talisman whose possessor is said to be able to seduce any woman he desires. As promised, all women's hearts fall to Baron von Stroom. The first is the actress, followed by the wife of the railway king, and then a Princess. Every time the Baron calls out “Man-da-riiiin”, the statue becomes alive ready to make another woman fall in love with his master. But von Stroom soon begins to feel nostalgic for the times when he would conquer the women he desired. However, his attempts to seduce women without the help of his ghostly servant become utterly unsuccessful. Unable to get rid of his devilish servant... Produced one year before The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Mandarin is a predecessor of German expressionism.

Who’s in it. Der Mandarin stars Harry Walden as Baron Stroom, Carl Goetz as Mandarin, Nectar Flondor and Cornelia Haszay, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Mandarin page.