Georg is a daredevil aviator tamed by his wife Maria who is sick of contantly fearing for his life. When she flirts with his greatest competitor Jonny he decides to fly across the Atlantic Ocean to prove he hasn't lost his derring-do guts.
Alright, so let’s talk about Gloria from 1931. 🎥 If you’re usually watching new stuff, this one’s probably not for you. The pacing is… different. But if you’re into digging up early sound films, especially German ones with a serious dose of melodrama, then yeah, it’s worth a look. Otherwise, you might find it a bit of...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Alright, so let’s talk about Gloria from 1931. 🎥 If you’re usually watching new stuff, this one’s probably not for you. The pacing is… different. But if you’re into digging up early sound films, especially German ones with a serious dose of melodrama, then yeah, it’s worth a look. Otherwise, you might find it a bit of a slog, honestly. The story is pretty straightforward: Georg (Gustav Fröhlich) is this hotshot pilot, really loves flying, but his wife Maria (Brigitte Helm) is always, always wo..."
Georg C. Klaren, Hans Székely, Franz Schulz
Germany
