Warning Shadows (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1923, Warning Shadows is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Arthur Robison, running about 90 minutes. “Arthur Robison's Expressionist Thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a dinner given by a wealthy baron and his wife, attended by four of her suitors in a 19th century German manor, a shadow-player rescues the marriage by giving all the guests a vision what might happen tonight if the baron stays jealous and the suitors do not reduce their advances towards his beautiful wife. Or was it a vision?
Who’s in it. Warning Shadows stars Alexander Granach as Shadowplayer, Fritz Kortner as The Count, Ruth Weyher as His Wife and Gustav von Wangenheim as Her Lover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Warning Shadows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warning Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warning Shadows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warning Shadows (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Warning Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Warning Shadows worth watching?
- Warning Shadows holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Warning Shadows?
- Warning Shadows stars Alexander Granach, Fritz Kortner, Ruth Weyher, Gustav von Wangenheim and Eugen Rex.
- When was Warning Shadows released?
- Warning Shadows was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.