Arthur Robison
Known for
Directing
Born
June 25, 1883
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
October 20, 1935 (aged 52)
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.
Best known work
Warning Shadows
1923
The Informer
1929
The Student of Prague
1935
Manon Lescaut
1926
Looping the Loop
1928
Pietro der Korsar
1925
The Trial of Mary Dugan
1931
Prince Woronzeff
1934
Mach mich glücklich
1935
A Prince's Young Love
1933Filmography
1935
The Student of PragueScreenplay, Director
1935
Les époux célibatairesDirector, Writer
1935
Mach mich glücklichDirector
1935
Le secret des WoronzeffWriter, Director
1934
Prince WoronzeffDirector, Writer
1934
Tambour battantDirector
1933
A Prince's Young LoveDirector
1932
When She's PrettyDirector
1931
Jenny LindDirector
1931
Let Us Be GayDirector
1931
The Trial of Mary DuganDirector, Writer
1931
The single fatherDirector
1929
The InformerDirector
1928
Looping the LoopDirector, Screenplay
1927
The Last WaltzDirector, Writer
1926
Manon LescautScreenplay, Director
1925
Pietro der KorsarDirector, Writer
1923
Warning ShadowsWriter, Director
1923
Between Evening and MorningDirector, Screenplay
1922
What Belongs to DarknessWriter
1917
A Night of HorrorDirector, Screenplay