Manon Lescaut is a 1926
silent German feature film based on the oft-filmed
novel by
Abbe Prevost. It stars
Lya De Putti and was directed by
Arthur Robison. It was produced and distributed by renowned German film company
Universum Film AG better known as
UFA. A young actress named
Marlene Dietrich had a supporting role in this production. A set decorator on this film was the soon to be American Expatriate
Paul Leni, who would find great success as a director in Hollywood.