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Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Ihr Sport perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

The king of the country visits the Count, to meet the Countess. The Countess, however, decides to make off with her three suitors. Karolina now pretends to be the Countess and the rest of the staff take on the role of aristocrats when the king visits. Meanwhile, the Countess is arrested and pretends to be her kitchen maid Karolina.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Gräfin Küchenfee perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A wealthy lady becomes obsessed with an ermine coat. She finds it at a fashion show, brings it home, falls into a deep sleep where the devil abducts her into the dark underground, takes the fur coat and makes devilish demands.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

Diether von Brake is addicted to gambling. He has been away to Berlin for weeks. His wife Martine is worried. Diether explains his gambling as a way of paying back his debts, but Martine suspects there's also other attractions in Berlin.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Die Dame, der Teufel und die Probiermamsell perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The sisters Ellen and Sabine are dancers. Ellen marries a banker, Sabine is left by her lover. Sabine earns her living as an entertainment lady at the Blue Lantern.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Die Faust des Riesen perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Rudolf Biebrach

Jolanthe von Brissac marries Count Falcon, although she does not love him. After a short marriage, the count has a fatal accident. At a dance, Jolanthe meets another man who does not reveal himself because he is wearing a mask.