A lawyer blackmails a society lady about her past. Will the Joker come to her rescue?.
If you're looking for something breezy and modern, skip Jokeren. This 1928 Danish silent film, a true product of its era, really only works if you've got a soft spot for the *drama* of it all. Fans of early cinema, particularly European melodrama, might find something here, but anyone expecting sleek storytelling or ev...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Georg Jacoby
Georg Jacoby
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"If you're looking for something breezy and modern, skip Jokeren. This 1928 Danish silent film, a true product of its era, really only works if you've got a soft spot for the *drama* of it all. Fans of early cinema, particularly European melodrama, might find something here, but anyone expecting sleek storytelling or even dialogue will probably just find it frustrating. It’s a niche watch, for sure. The premise is simple enough: a fancy lady, played by Elga Brink, has a past she'd rather keep hi..."
Philip Bech
Georg Jacoby, Jens Locher, Noel Scott
Germany
