In 1927, Fritz Lang left Weimar Germany to go to Hollywood and direct the first ever sci-fi blockbuster: The Star Wars. Written by his wife, Thea von Harbou, with special effects by Eugen Schüfftan of the newly-founded Industrielle Licht und Wunder, the film went on to become the biggest hit of the 1920s.
Actually, none of that happened. But what if it did? Today, we’re going to fancast a 1927 version of Star Wars, using actors from the silent era to populate a galaxy far, far away. Check out the gallery below to follow along with our choices.
Intro Music: “Stars” by Glantz and His Orchestra (1921)
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