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The Treasure (Der Schatz) is a 1923 German silent film directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst, his directorial debut. The film tells an atmospheric story involving a goldsmith and a hidden fortune. It is among Pabst's earliest works, preceding the more famous films such as Pandora's Box (1929) and Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) that established him as a major figure of Weimar cinema.
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Why does the Hominids entry mention The Treasure (Der Schatz)?
This catalog record describes The Treasure (Der Schatz), a 1923 German silent film, rather than a science-fiction novel called Hominids. The title and description appear to refer to different works and should be checked before publication.
Who directed The Treasure, and why is it important in Georg Wilhelm Pabst's career?
Georg Wilhelm Pabst directed the film as his directorial debut. It is one of his earliest works, before the better-known Pandora's Box.
What is the plot of The Treasure?
The film tells an atmospheric story involving a goldsmith and a hidden fortune. Because it is a silent film from 1923, the story is conveyed through imagery, acting, and intertitles rather than spoken dialogue.
Is The Treasure connected to Pandora's Box?
They are not the same film, but both were directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst. The Treasure came earlier, while Pandora's Box is one of Pabst's later and more famous films.
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