Metropolis Trailer

This is the newer trailer for Metropolis (since it has been re-released with additional footage). It was shot originally in 1927 by Fritz Lang in Germany. The majority of the sets (especially skyline shots or notably detailed sets) are miniatures. At 1:35 there is a prime example of the Schufftan process at work- the people marching up the stairs are shot from far away on another set of stairs, and the set is actually a miniature. Check out my other post on the Schufftan process to learn more!

Fun fact: Metropolis is now under public domain! It is available for watching in its entirety on Youtube, among other fun places on the web. Check it out- the atmosphere is insane and pretty inspiring. German Expressionism at its best!