Arthur Robison

Directing

Arthur Robison

Born
Died
(aged 52)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits
21 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Crew credits 21

YearTitleJob
1935 The Student of Prague Film Screenplay, Director
1935 Les époux célibataires Film Director, Writer
1935 Mach mich glücklich Film Director
1935 Le secret des Woronzeff Film Writer, Director
1934 Prince Woronzeff Film Director, Writer
1934 Tambour battant Film Director
1933 A Prince's Young Love Film Director
1932 When She's Pretty Film Director
1931 Jenny Lind Film Director
1931 Let Us Be Gay Film Director
1931 The Trial of Mary Dugan Film Director, Writer
1931 The single father Film Director
1929 The Informer Film Director
1928 Looping the Loop Film Director, Screenplay
1927 The Last Waltz Film Director, Writer
1926 Manon Lescaut Film Screenplay, Director
1925 Pietro der Korsar Film Director, Writer
1923 Warning Shadows Film Writer, Director
1923 Between Evening and Morning Film Director, Screenplay
1922 What Belongs to Darkness Film Writer
1917 A Night of Horror Film Director, Screenplay
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