Which 1929 silent film starring Louise Brooks is titled Pandora’s Box?

The 1929 silent film starring Louise Brooks is titled Pandora’s Box. It was directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst and is based primarily on Frank Wedekind’s stage plays Earth Spirit and Pandora’s Box.

Brooks plays Lulu, a captivating and destructive figure whose relationships bring scandal and tragedy. The character is not a direct retelling of the ancient Greek Pandora myth. Instead, the title signals a woman whose presence releases consequences that others struggle to contain.

The film was produced in Germany during the Weimar era and later became one of Louise Brooks’s most celebrated performances. Its visual style, psychological drama, and treatment of sexuality made it an important work in silent cinema. The film’s reputation grew substantially after later critics and revival screenings renewed interest in Brooks.

The title is sometimes confused with other films using Pandora imagery. The specific 1929 work is identified by Pabst’s direction, Brooks’s performance as Lulu, and its adaptation of Wedekind’s plays.