The Verdict: A Competent, Charming, but Lightweight RelicIf you are looking for the dark, jagged shadows of German Expressionism, Die Frau im Schrank will likely disappoint you. However, if you want to see the slick, commercial side of the UFA studio system just before the sound era changed everything, this film is a f...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Rudolf Biebrach
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"The Verdict: A Competent, Charming, but Lightweight RelicIf you are looking for the dark, jagged shadows of German Expressionism, Die Frau im Schrank will likely disappoint you. However, if you want to see the slick, commercial side of the UFA studio system just before the sound era changed everything, this film is a fascinating watch. It is primarily for fans of Willy Fritsch and those who enjoy the specific, rhythmic comedy of silent-era farces. It is not a masterpiece, but it is a highly prof..."
Soulié Dussieux de Chennevières, Bobby E. Lüthge, Octave Mirbeau
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