General Director von Ulrich is determined to introduce the American working pace at his office. The first to get fired is his secretary; she's replaced by stenographer Sui Sachs.
Is Poor as a Church Mouse (1931) actually any good? My honest take.
You should probably watch this today if you have a soft spot for 1930s office dramas where everyone talks slightly too fast.
It is perfect for people who like a scrappy underdog story. 🐭
But if you hate those old movies where the 'romance' feels like a boss just bothering his employee, you’ll probably find this one a ...
The movie Poor as a Church Mouse was directed by Richard Oswald.
Poor as a Church Mouse was released in the year 1931.
Poor as a Church Mouse has an IMDb rating of 6.6 out of 10.
Poor as a Church Mouse is a movie from Germany.
Poor as a Church Mouse is categorised as Musical, Comedy, Romance in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.
Poor as a Church Mouse features Trude Hesterberg, Charlotte Ander, Anton Edthofer, Ernst Wurmser.
The screenplay for Poor as a Church Mouse was written by Ladislas Fodor, Heinz Goldberg, Felix Salten.
If you enjoy Poor as a Church Mouse, you might also like Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein (1917), Jettchen Gebert's Story (1918), Es werde Licht! 1. Teil (1917), Das Laster (1915).
Yes, Poor as a Church Mouse (1931) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Musical and Comedy qualities.
A high-strung boss wants to bring 'American efficiency' to his German office. He fires his secretary and hires Susie, a girl who is incredibly broke but has enough spirit to handle his ridiculous demands, eventually leading them both to Paris.
Synopsis
General Director von Ulrich is determined to introduce the American working pace at his office. The first to get fired is his secretary; she's replaced by stenographer Sui Sachs. On a business trip to Paris, feelings evolve on both sides.
Review Excerpt
"You should probably watch this today if you have a soft spot for 1930s office dramas where everyone talks slightly too fast.
It is perfect for people who like a scrappy underdog story. 🐭
But if you hate those old movies where the 'romance' feels like a boss just bothering his employee, you’ll probably find this one a bit annoying.
The movie starts with General Director von Ulrich being a total jerk about what he calls the "American working pace."
He wants everything to move at light speed, whic..."
