Sebastian Droste in ’Tragödie der Macht (Tragedy of Power)’ - Hans Werckmeister (1920)
These (somewhat edited) scenes from this expressionist Sci-fi film comprise all the known footage of Weimar dancer and decadent Sebastian Droste (1892-1927). He was the dance partner and husband of Anita Berber (1899-1928).
For those interested in the couple I have placed a long essay online here:
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