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The Vampire Dancer

1912 · 30 min Drama
2.5 / 10 · TMDB

The man-hungry “vampire,” later to be popularized by America’s Theda Bara, made her screen debut in this Danish melodrama directed by August Blom. Clara Wieth starred in the title role of the Vampire Dancer, which is just what she was: a dancer performing her seductions on-stage. Off-stage, the young girl is kindhearted and a bit naïve. The lustful dance, during which Robert Dinesen succumbs to the dancer’s fatal charms, remained the centerpiece of the film, which was a popular success and made Wieth an international star.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Vampyrdanserinden
Year 1912
Country Denmark
Genre Drama
Director August Blom
Runtime 30 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.5/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between the performer's stage persona and her true self, relying on the seductive dance as a central metaphor for temptation and downfall.

What lingers after viewing is the potency of silent expression and the birth of an iconic cinematic archetype. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: August Blom

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With low lights and a subtle score, embracing the aesthetic of early silent cinema.

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