Cast: Leo Peukert

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Marianne Hoppe · Paul Dahlke · Ferdinand Marian · Siegfried Breuer

Synopsis Romance in a Minor Key (1943) presents a classic tale of a love triangle set against the backdrop of wartime Germany. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the emotional entanglements of its characters, rather than the political climate of...

Direction Gustav Ucicky

Cast Heinrich George · Hilde Krahl · Siegfried Breuer · Hans Holt

Synopsis The Stationmaster (1940) unfolds with two Russian cavalry captains arriving at a German post station, where one of them reminisces about a past event. The narrative shifts to a decade earlier, when a fellow officer stopped at the station and...

Direction Viktor de Kowa

Cast Albrecht Schönhals · Dorothea Wieck · Klaus Detlef Sierck · Gunnar Möller

Synopsis Chin Up, Johannes (1941) follows the adventures of a young German boy navigating the complexities of World War II while living in Argentina. The film delves into his experiences and the challenges he faces in a foreign land amidst the...

Direction Paul Verhoeven II

Cast Heidemarie Hatheyer · Lizzi Waldmüller · Hans Nielsen · Harald Paulsen

Synopsis The Night in Venice (1942) follows the story of Peter, a talented opera singer who is navigating the complexities of his personal life. After his divorce from Vilma, another renowned opera singer, Peter is determined to rekindle their relationship. To...

Direction Jaap Speyer

Cast Siegfried Arno · Viktor Schwannecke · Willi Prager · Irene Ambrus

Synopsis Morris Makes His Fortune (1931) is a hilarious tale centered around a diligent employee working in a bustling clothing store. The film follows his amusing escapades and the comedic situations he encounters while navigating the challenges of his job.

Direction Johannes Meyer

Cast Brigitte Helm · Gustaf Gründgens · Wolfgang Liebeneiner · Kurt Vespermann

Synopsis Die schönen Tage von Aranjuez (1933) follows the tale of a deceptive woman, Olga, who assumes the identity of the Countess of Beaumont to pilfer a precious pearl necklace. Her plan involves linking up with her partner in crime, Alexander,...

Direction Urban Gad

Cast Asta Nielsen · Leo Peukert · Emil Albes · Hans Staufen

Synopsis Poor Jenny (1912) follows the tragic tale of Jenny, a young woman who works as a cleaner. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is seduced by a local youth named Edouard, leading to her parents' disownment. In an...

Direction Georg Jacoby

Cast Marika Rökk · Willy Fritsch · Aribert Wäscher · Hans Leibelt

Direction Georg Jacoby

Cast Marika Rökk · Will Quadflieg · Josef Sieber · Will Dohm

Synopsis Kora Terry (1940) follows the narrative of a pair of twin sisters who, despite their identical appearance, possess vastly different talents and aspirations in the world of performance. The film delves into the complexities of their relationship as they navigate...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Lil Dagover · Peter Petersen · Albrecht Schönhals · Hilde Körber

Synopsis The Kreutzer Sonata (1937) unfolds in the backdrop of Tsarist Russia, where a contentedly married woman develops deep feelings for her husband's cousin, bonded over their shared passion for music. Despite her decision to remain with her spouse, his consuming...

Direction Kurt Hoffmann

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Karin Himboldt · Lothar Firmans · Harry Liedtke

Direction Gustav Ucicky

Cast Heinrich George · Betty Amann · Paul Hörbiger · Willi Forst

Direction Géza von Bolváry

Cast Willy Fritsch · Marte Harell · Theo Lingen · Hermann Brix

Synopsis Dreimal Hochzeit (1941) follows the tumultuous love story of Prince Alexander, a nephew of the Tsar, and Vera, a commoner. Their initial desire to wed is thwarted by societal prejudices in St. Petersburg, where Vera's humble background is deemed unsuitable...

Direction Mario Bonnard · Luis Trenker

Cast Luis Trenker · Maria Matray · Renate Müller · Michael von Newlinsky

Direction Paul May

Cast Fritz Kampers · Leo Peukert · Charlotte Schellhorn · Fritz Genschow

Synopsis Links der Isar - rechts der Spree (1940) follows the story of Anni, a young woman from Munich, and Alfred, a man from Berlin, who face a significant obstacle when they decide to tie the knot. Anni's father, deeply rooted...

Direction Max Neufeld

Cast Liane Haid · Ivan Petrovich · Max Gülstorff · Viktor de Kowa

Synopsis Der Diamant des Zaren (1932) follows the tale of a Russian vocalist performing in Germany who becomes enamored with a fellow countryman employed at a local automobile plant. Unbeknownst to her, this man is actually a high-ranking nobleman, a grand...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Philip Dorn · Charlotte Schultz · Friedrich Kayßler

Synopsis Covered Tracks (1938) follows the journey of Séraphine and her mother as they travel to Paris to experience the 1867 World Exhibition. Due to the city's overwhelming crowds, they are forced to stay in different hotels. Tragically, Séraphine's mother, who...