
The Marquis de Sévigné is put in a difficult position when he falls for the lovely Lady Falkland, a married woman whose husband, the strict Lord Falkland, subjects her to constant abuse..


Der Mann, der den Mord beging from 1929 is definitely not for everyone today. If you're into old silent films, the kind with big, expressive acting and a real dramatic flair, then yeah, give this a look. But if you need fast cuts and a modern pace, you’ll probably find yourself checking your watch every few minutes. It...

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Curtis Bernhardt

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"Der Mann, der den Mord beging from 1929 is definitely not for everyone today. If you're into old silent films, the kind with big, expressive acting and a real dramatic flair, then yeah, give this a look. But if you need fast cuts and a modern pace, you’ll probably find yourself checking your watch every few minutes. It's a slow burn, but there’s a certain moody charm to it. It’s about Marquis de Sévigné, a nobleman who falls for Lady Falkland. She's stuck in a terrible marriage with Lord Falkla..."
Carl Mayer, Henry Koster, Heinz Goldberg, Claude Farrère, Harry Kahn, Pierre Frondaie
Germany


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