Before Rotwang’s robot takes on the likeness of Maria in Metropolis, we get some amazing shots of the pre-C-3PO costume design. The robot from the 1927 Fritz Lang classic has become a model for all things science fiction since its creation. While there have been numerous amazing behind the scenes photos released from the making of the film, this one shot of the robot unmasked is perhaps the best. The actress, Brigitte Helm, played Maria, the robot and the robot Maria. Here she is drinking some juice before filming one of the foundational shots of the science fiction genre.