The son of a Countess runs away to join the circus and becomes a great trapeze artist. He returns years later and falls in love with a young woman.
Look, if you're not usually one for silent films, Sensation im Wintergarten probably won't convert you into a devotee overnight. But for those who appreciate the era, or just a sweet, simple story, this one's a pretty nice find. It's got heart, some fun circus bits, and a romance that's gentle enough. Don't go in expec...
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"Look, if you're not usually one for silent films, Sensation im Wintergarten probably won't convert you into a devotee overnight. But for those who appreciate the era, or just a sweet, simple story, this one's a pretty nice find. It's got heart, some fun circus bits, and a romance that's gentle enough. Don't go in expecting explosions, obviously. 😅 The premise is pretty straightforward: Walter (Adolphe Engers) is a countess's son. He’s got this fancy life all laid out, but his heart just isn't ..."
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