Director

Arthur Robison

Directing

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Directed movies: 13Directed series: 0All crew credits: 15

TMDB ID: 48049

IMDb ID: nm0733208

Known for: Directing

Born: June 25, 1883

Died: October 20, 1935

Age: 52

Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1917 - 1935

Years active: 19

Average TMDB rating: 6.51

Wikidata: Q74553

Also known as

Artur Robison

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Biography

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.

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