
The author of a series of love stories based on his own experiences meets a country girl who can't stand his writing, in this Bavarian comedy which culminates in a grand masquerade ball..

Is this thing worth a watch? If you like old Bavarian comedies with lots of doors opening and closing, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it doesn’t ask much of your brain. If you’re allergic to 1930s-style theatrical acting or characters who make decisions just to keep the plot ...


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"Is this thing worth a watch? If you like old Bavarian comedies with lots of doors opening and closing, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it doesn’t ask much of your brain. If you’re allergic to 1930s-style theatrical acting or characters who make decisions just to keep the plot from ending, you’ll likely spend the whole time checking your watch. The whole premise hinges on our lead, this writer guy, who is just insufferably smug. He writes these love sto..."

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