Dr. Mabuse (fictional character)
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Dr. Mabuse is a master criminal and hypnotist from German literature and film, best known as a manipulative mastermind symbolizing chaos, corruption, and the dark side of modern society.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Dr. Mabuse film series | 1 |
| Dr. Mabuse | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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film character ⓘ hypnotist ⓘ literary character ⓘ master criminal ⓘ supervillain ⓘ |
| associatedWithDirector | Fritz Lang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
charismatic
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intelligent ⓘ manipulative ⓘ ruthless ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| creator | Norbert Jacques NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceDate | 1921 ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceInMedium | novel ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceInWork | Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
crime fiction
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psychological fiction ⓘ thriller ⓘ |
| hasAbility |
disguise
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hypnosis ⓘ manipulation ⓘ mind control ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
contemporary fears of social collapse
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rise of totalitarianism ⓘ |
| inUniverseReputation | terror of the underworld ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | German ⓘ |
| narrativeRole |
antagonist
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criminal mastermind ⓘ |
| notableWorkAdaptation |
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler
NERFINISHED
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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse NERFINISHED ⓘ The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
criminal mastermind
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psychiatrist ⓘ |
| portrayedInFilmBy | Rudolf Klein-Rogge NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recursAs | idea or influence beyond physical death ⓘ |
| settingContext |
Weimar Republic
NERFINISHED
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interwar Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
chaos
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corruption ⓘ moral decay ⓘ political instability ⓘ the dangers of mass manipulation ⓘ the dark side of modern society ⓘ |
| uses |
forgery
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gambling schemes ⓘ hypnotic suggestion ⓘ political intrigue ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Dr. Mabuse film series