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The Doll

1h 6m1919Ernst Lubitsch
IMDb: 7.4/10
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The misadventures of an effete young man who must get married in order to inherit a fortune. He opts to purchase a remarkably lifelike doll and marry it instead, not realizing that the doll is actually the dollmaker’s flesh-and-blood daughter in disguise.

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What is The Doll (1919) about?

The misadventures of an effete young man who must get married in order to inherit a fortune. He opts to purchase a remarkably lifelike doll and marry it instead, not realizing that the doll is actually the dollmaker’s flesh-and-blood daughter in disguise.

Who stars in The Doll?

The Doll stars Ossi Oswalda (Ossi, the Dollmaker’s Daughter / The Doll), Victor Janson (Hilarius, the Dollmaker), Hermann Thimig (Lancelot, the Baron’s Nephew), Max Kronert (Baron von Chanterelle), Marga Köhler (Frau Hilarius, The Dollmaker’s Wife). The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

How long is The Doll?

The Doll has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1919. It is rated Not Rated.

Is The Doll worth watching?

The Doll holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Doll?

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