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Cast
Ellen Richter
as Juanita di Conchitas
Erich Kaiser-Titz
as Amru
Georg John
as Mummy
Hermann Picha
as Marquis d'Yssé
Carl Günther
as Dr. Percy Grey
Albert Patry
as Prof. Grey, British Museum
Kurt Rottenburg
as Dr. Edward Pattison
Georg Baselt
as Don Martunez de la Blanca
Henry Bender
as Empfangschef
Irmgard Bern
as Daisy Pattison
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1921
Runtime—
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure
Votes1
DirectorAdolf Gärtner
WritersWilli Wolff, Artúr Somlay
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Riddle of the Sphinx
About The Riddle of the Sphinx
In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.
Directed by Adolf Gärtner, The Riddle of the Sphinx leans on a strong ensemble — Ellen Richter, Erich Kaiser-Titz, Georg John — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1921.
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