Models for this giant were just 18 inches high…

1927 - Fritz Lang's futuristic vision “Metropolis” premiered in Germany on this day. The sci-fi fantasy take on the “Romeo and Juliet” story explores a world where “thinkers” are separated from “workers,” and what happens when a thinking boy falls for a prophet of the working class. The film reportedly used some 37,000 extras including some 1,100 bald men.  

1927 - Fritz Lang's futuristic vision “Metropolis” premiered in Germany on this day. The sci-fi fantasy take on the “Romeo and Juliet” story explores a world where “thinkers” are separated from “workers,” and what happens when a thinking boy falls for a prophet of the working class. The film reportedly used some 37,000 extras including some 1,100 bald men.