This is the German-language version of 1930's "The Way of All Men", shot by Warner Bros. in Hollywood with a German-speaking cast.
Is it worth your time? Honestly? Only if you’re a massive nerd for the transition period between silent film and early talkies. It’s a total time capsule. If you want a punchy thriller, you’re going to be checking your watch every five minutes. The movie feels like it’s glued to the floorboards of that tavern. It’s a ...
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William Dieterle
Bruno Ziener
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly? Only if you’re a massive nerd for the transition period between silent film and early talkies. It’s a total time capsule. If you want a punchy thriller, you’re going to be checking your watch every five minutes. The movie feels like it’s glued to the floorboards of that tavern. It’s a strange, claustrophobic experience. You’ve got this German-speaking cast standing in a Hollywood soundstage, trying to inhabit a script meant for a completely different cultural se..."
Paul Weigel
Henning Berger, Bradley King
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