The Doll(1919)
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The Doll Synopsis
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.
The Doll (1919) is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, released on December 5, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, Hermann Thimig and Max Kronert. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers:
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hanns Kräly, Ernst Lubitsch
- Producers:
- Paul Davidson
- Cinematographer:
- Theodor Sparkuhl
- Production:
- Projektions-AG Union
- Status:
- Released
The Doll (1919) Trailer
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The Doll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ossi Oswalda
as Ossi, the Dollmaker’s Daughter / The Doll
Victor Janson
as Hilarius, the Dollmaker
Hermann Thimig
as Lancelot, the Baron’s Nephew
- Max Kronert
Max Kronert
as Baron von Chanterelle
Marga Köhler
as Frau Hilarius, The Dollmaker’s Wife
Gerhard Ritterband
as The Apprentice
Jakob Tiedtke
as The Prior
Josefine Dora
as Lancelot's Nanny
Paul Morgan
as Hippolyt, the Baron's Servant
Ernst Lubitsch
as Director in Prologue (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hanns Kräly and Ernst Lubitsch, produced by Paul Davidson.
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The Doll Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 95 ratings.
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The Doll – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Doll online?
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The Doll (1919) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Doll?
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The main cast of The Doll (1919) includes Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, Hermann Thimig, Max Kronert and Marga Köhler. The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Doll released?
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The Doll was released on December 5, 1919 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Doll worth watching?
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The Doll (1919) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Doll?
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Yes. The official The Doll trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.