Thea von Harbou

Thea von Harbou (1888–1954) was a German novelist, screenwriter, actress, and one of the most influential storytellers of early cinema. Best known for co-writing the screenplay for Metropolis, one of the greatest science fiction films ever made, she played a significant role in shaping German literature and filmmaking during the first half of the twentieth century. Her stories blended fantasy, technology, romance, an...