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The Golem
Der Golem
1915 · Film · 60 min
Directed by Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen
This mostly lost film is often confused with director Paul Wegener third and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920). In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered.
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there was the play R.U.R by Karel Čapek. The play is from 1921, and it coined the word 'Robot'.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R.
Now in the plot "the robots revolt and cause the extinction of the human race".
Also there is his older brother, the Golem. He has his own movie from 1915.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golem_(1915_film)