The poor Argentine immigrant Don Pedro, who makes a living as a solo dancer in Marseille, falls into the clutches of the cunning jewel thief Rascol, who forces him to help him with his swindles..
Is it worth watching? Yeah, definitely, if you have a soft spot for those early 1930s European dramas where everyone is always sweating through their suits. It is perfect for anyone who likes a crime story that feels more like a bad dream than a police procedural. If you hate slow-moving black and white films where peo...
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"Is it worth watching? Yeah, definitely, if you have a soft spot for those early 1930s European dramas where everyone is always sweating through their suits. It is perfect for anyone who likes a crime story that feels more like a bad dream than a police procedural. If you hate slow-moving black and white films where people stare at jewels for five minutes, you should probably skip this one. The movie starts with Don Pedro. He is an immigrant from Argentina who dances solo in Marseille. Iván Petr..."
Georges Ohnet, Georges Dolley, Michel Linsky, Curt J. Braun
Germany
1929 · IMDb 7.6
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