Original subtitles

The reconstruction of Henrik Galeen's "The student of Prague" (1926) of the München Filmmuseum

is based on a copy with Spanish titles from the Archive Nacional de la Imagen y de la Palabra in Montevideo,

which was saved by L'Immagine Ritrovata, and on a German rental print, that was copied by Gosfilmofond in Moscow.

The tinting of the film follows the logic of the action, setting and mood and follows only in part the surviving Spanish copy.

THE STUDENT OF PRAGUE

Directed by Henrik Galeen

This monument is dedicated to Balduin, the best fencer in Prague. He gambled with Evil and lost.

Pray for the redemption of his soul, you wanderer. Adieu, Balduin.

Attention! Today is fencing day. Anyone who likes may have a match. Who has the urge to cross his blade?

Long live Balduin, the best fencer in Prague!

Do you know what's the matter with him?

What's wrong with the student? It's only money, just precious money!

My purse was heavy with ducats. Now I can't even find one in it.

I haven't a penny to my name. Oh, Academia!

I haven't a penny to my name. Oh, Academia!

Prague, August 25, 1820 His Excellence, the Count von Schwarzenberg, is arranging a wild boar hunt in the forests of his estate,

in honour of the engagement of his daughter, Countess Margaret to his nephew, Baron Waldis Schwarzenberg.

He would be honoured to have your distinguished company.

Baron Waldis - ... my daughter's fiance!

Margaret.

Tell the countess that everything is ready. We are just waiting for her.

Every little flower in the meadow basks in the light of heaven. Every young maid, even the poorest knows a beloved face.

Every little dog has his little master and two birds make a pair. Only my love, oh, my love does not love me.

What's wrong? Your apron... Balduin will buy you a new one!

To cut and thrust.

Pace your distance!

Guilts, worries, whatever trouble, little brother, no man need make a fuss about such garbage.

A pack of beggars is a pack of devils. Why don't you let Satan fill up your empty suck?

Why so morose, Monsieur Balduin? Can Scapinelli help?

At moderate interest!

Leave off your drivel, you old opportunist!

Find me a rich heiress, the big jackpot. Then I'm your man!

Scapinelli will get you what you want, and more, too, if...

Silence! Monsieur Balduin is up against Krebs.

Keep it, please, to remember me by.

There she rides away, your rich heiress.

I picked these for you... The most beautiful ones.

I, Balduin, attest that I have received 600.000 gold pieces from Herr Scapinelli.

In exchange I give him the right to take whatever he wants from my room.

In exchange I give him the right to take whatever he wants from my room.

Give over the gold!

All that belongs to me?

And now for my share!

Your reflection - your second self.

Attention! Student Balduin, in order to ease the dire straits of the student body,

has donated permanent support for 100 students.

The students will march in a torchlight parade tonight in honour of our generous benefactor.

To the Governor's.

He donated support for poor students?

I would like to dance a minuet with him.

Baron Waldis, I am not yet your wife!

The mirror!

I implore you to bring the suspense under which I am living to an end.

For weeks, doubts have torn at me, whether you love me or are just playing with me.

I entreat you, by the cross you gave me, to come to me today - - it is the loneliest place in the city. Balduin.

I will come.

I entreat you, by the cross you gave me, to come to me today - it is the loneliest place in the city. Balduin.

Challenge him to heavy sabres.

But Balduin is the best fencer in Prague.

I will do my best to resolve this matter.

He is not only my daughter's fiance, my only heir - he is also the last to carry my name.

Give me your word - will you spare him?

The Count himself went to see Herr Balduin.

The deed of the other!

The nobility will not give an audience to Herr Balduin.

The Senate of the University of Prague will discuss the possible expulsion of the student Balduin

because of his duel in which a death occurred. The Rector.

You say he gave his word of honour?!

Balduin is expelled.

The Devil has had his hand in this.

Give this to me.

Blood sticks to your hands!

If you didn't do it, who else could have?!

This monument is dedicated to Balduin, the best fencer in Prague. He gambled with Evil and lost.

Pray for the redemption of his soul, you wanderer. Adieu, Balduin.

THE END