Simultaneously filmed German version of the Pagnol play Marius. The son of a bar keeper has to choose between the young woman who adores him and the call of the sea.
Alright, so we're talking about Zum goldenen Anker here, a German picture from 1931. If you're curious about how early sound films tackled drama, especially adaptations of stage plays, then yeah, it’s worth a watch. Folks who crave high-octane modern cinema or big special effects will probably find it a real slow burn,...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alexander Korda
Alexander Korda
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"Alright, so we're talking about Zum goldenen Anker here, a German picture from 1931. If you're curious about how early sound films tackled drama, especially adaptations of stage plays, then yeah, it’s worth a watch. Folks who crave high-octane modern cinema or big special effects will probably find it a real slow burn, perhaps even a bit stiff. But for a quiet afternoon, maybe with a cup of tea, it definitely has a certain, peculiar charm. 🎬 This film is essentially the German version of Marce..."
Marcel Pagnol
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