The Conrad Veidt Society
The Indian Tomb
The greatest motion picture of its time...
Alternate titles:
Das Indische Grabmal/Mysteries of India/Above All Law
in two parts:
"Die Sendung des Yoghi" and "Der Tiger von Eschnapur"
Germany 1921
Director: Joe May
Photography: Werner Brandes
Screenplay: Fritz Lang and Thea von Harbou
Decor: Martin Jacoby-
Costumes: Martin Jacoby-
Cast:
Herbert Rowland ................................ Olaf Fonss
Irene, his wife ...................................... Mia May
Ayan, the Maharajah of Escnapur ......... Conrad Veidt
Savitri, the Maharani ............................. Erna Morena
Ramigani, a yogi .................................... Bernhard Goetzke
Mirrjha .................................................. Lya de Putti
MacAllan, An English officer .................. Paul Richter
Rowland's servant .................................. Karl Platen
Professor Leyden ................................... Hermann Picha
Captain .................................................. Werner Dieglemann
A penitent ............................................... George John
Originally billed as "the world's greatest film", this cinematic extravaganza, produced and directed by Joe May, is a delight to behold. One of the few films that truly captures the mystery and romance of old India, complete with tigers, elephants, grand temples and monuments.
Conrad Veidt plays the resplendent Maharajah of Eschnapur, a sinister yet tragic potentate driven to madness by passion and jealousy.
"A lustful cruelty plays about his features, every muscle is tensed...Everything
is measured and balanced, the expression worked through to the last detail -
