Turn of the century comedy about a German professor who sees a classical tragedy he wrote in his youth turned into a farce by a shyster theater producer..
Okay, so I just watched The Rape of the Sabines, this German movie from way back. It’s definitely for folks who appreciate classic European farce and perhaps a bit of theater history. If you're into snappy, physical humor from the early 20th century, or just want to see a professor get increasingly flustered, you'll li...
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"Okay, so I just watched The Rape of the Sabines, this German movie from way back. It’s definitely for folks who appreciate classic European farce and perhaps a bit of theater history. If you're into snappy, physical humor from the early 20th century, or just want to see a professor get increasingly flustered, you'll likely have a good time. Anyone looking for modern, subtle wit, or something with a really fast pace, might find themselves checking their watch. 🕰️ The whole thing kicks off with ..."
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