The man who broke the jug, the judge, is trying a case who determine who broke the jug. Long before the evidence becomes conclusive against the suspects, it becomes apparent that the blustering and bullying - and naive - village judge is the guilty one.
Is The Broken Jug worth your time today? Absolutely, if you're into old-school European comedies that rely on classic stage farce. Folks who appreciate detailed character performances will probably dig it. If you need explosions or lightning-fast cuts, you might find yourself a bit bored. Emil Jannings, he’s the whole...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Gustav Ucicky
Hal Roach
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"Is The Broken Jug worth your time today? Absolutely, if you're into old-school European comedies that rely on classic stage farce. Folks who appreciate detailed character performances will probably dig it. If you need explosions or lightning-fast cuts, you might find yourself a bit bored. Emil Jannings, he’s the whole show here as Judge Adam. His character is just a mess, a real blustering type trying to seem important. You see him sweating, fiddling, trying to keep control of this tiny court. ..."
Thea von Harbou, Heinrich von Kleist
Germany
