Masterpiece Selection that Capture the Essence of Das Spiel mit der Liebe: Cult Guide

Dir: Victor Janson

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Victor Janson

Two burglars are caught one night by the bon vivant rich owner of the house when he unexpectedly returns home early. One of them escapes, but he catches the other, a young girl. He sets his mind on redeeming her, changing his lifestyle in the process. Complications arise when his sister, who has contracted gambling debts, accepts money from a relation to cover them and cannot return the amount.

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

Dir: Victor Janson

Mrs, Hardy's honeymoon is a failure. Though her husband tries to surfeit her with kisses, the appearance of a fascinating creature on the beach arouses her jealousy, for she suspects they are acquainted. A yachting trip to which the newly-weds invite the husband's friend, a judge on holiday, is interrupted by the fair unknown appearing in bathing costume. Seething with jealousy, the young wife gives vent to her feelings, and when her husband is recalled to town, declines to accompany him. But the hated woman is on the train, and through the jamming of a latch the couple are in a sleeping compartment together all night. This brings matters to the Divorce Court, and a decree nisi is pronounced. Ultimately the husband and wife are reconciled, and the vivacious cause of the troubles marries the judge.

Dir: Victor Janson

Yvette, a famous dancer, arranges that Niniche, a pretty hotel dish washer, shall impersonate her in order to mislead a detective employed by the uncle of her fiancee, Ferdinand. Supposing Niniche to be Yvette, Clifton falls in love with her, but is horrified to discover-- despite her protests that she has never kissed another in all--that she has, as he believes, a child by a former marriage. Following many complications, Niniche retires broken-hearted to the kitchen, whither she is followed by Clifton, who, delighted to discover that she is not Yvette, asks her to become his wife.

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

Dir: Victor Janson

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Victor Janson

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

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

Dir: Victor Janson

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Victor Janson

The young Queen of Nlilrania and her consort, Prince Ferdinand, are deeply attached to each other, but a hectic youth in Vienna has left him with a flirtatious disposition. An old flame visits the palace, and the Queen apparently has justification for her jealousy. She orders her husband to remain in his apartments. He retaliates by returning the key of the door between their rooms. After a furious scene he departs for Vienna with the Countess. The Queen secretly follows with her aide-de-camp. in the train they encounter sonic officers, and the Queen not only dances, but at Vienna goes to the Arts Ball, where her husband awaits the Countess. Though masked, he recognizes her, and reconciliation ensues.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Das Geheimnis der Mumie perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Victor Janson

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.