Although she first hit the silver screen a whopping 85 years ago, the Maschinenmensch, as portrayed by 18-year-old actress Brigitte Helm, remains one of sci-fi's most influential androids. Cited as the first legitimate "robot" depicted on film, the Maschinenmensch costume was actually created from a moldable wood putty, which was crafted around a cast of Helm's body, spray painted, and then polished off with a glinting bronze powder. It's a stark contrast to modern day--if we want a robotic…
