The Doll
1919, German. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
The misadventures of an effete young man who must get married in order to inherit a fortune. He opts to purchase a remarkably lifelike doll and marry it instead, not realizing that the doll is actually the dollmaker’s flesh-and-blood daughter in disguise.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Where to watch The Doll
The Doll is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ernst LubitschDirector
- Ossi OswaldaOssi, the Dollmaker’s Daughter / The Doll
- Victor JansonHilarius, the Dollmaker
- Hermann ThimigLancelot, the Baron’s Nephew
- Max KronertBaron von Chanterelle
- Marga KöhlerFrau Hilarius, The Dollmaker’s Wife
- Gerhard RitterbandThe Apprentice
- Jakob TiedtkeThe Prior
- Josefine DoraLancelot's Nanny
- Paul MorganHippolyt, the Baron's Servant
- Ernst LubitschDirector in Prologue (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1919
- Original title
- Die Puppe
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hanns Kräly, Ernst Lubitsch
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News & fan talk
What The Doll is based on
The Doll is based on La poupée, a dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work
La poupée
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The Doll: quick answers
Is The Doll worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Doll?
The Doll runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does The Doll have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Doll. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Doll parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Doll yet.
Which OTT platform is The Doll on?
The Doll is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Doll?
If you liked The Doll, try The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Date with an Angel, Bell, Book and Candle.
Who directed The Doll?
The Doll (1919) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and stars Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, Hermann Thimig.
What is The Doll based on?
The Doll is based on La poupée, a dramatico-musical work.