El golem

This film version of the Golem legend is sparse at best. The Jews, as usual, are being persecuted. They are seen as a danger to the empire because they know magic. They have harmed no one but the powers that be decide that they will put a stop to any future efforts by their "enemies." So the Jewish mystics resurrect the Golem, a huge manlike creature made of clay. He becomes a mindless servant. He does his job, but can't be controlled, going on a rampage and destroying everything in his path. This is a classic tale that has been done many times in film. This film was actually lost and must be watched in bits and pieces.