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Grock

1931 · 98 min

A gentle, nostalgic blend of stage performance and backstage drama that lingers on the charm of a beloved entertainer.

Directed by
Carl Boese
Genres
Drama
Starring
Grock, Liane Haid, Betty Bird
Overview
Grock must return to the scene once more. Half-movie, half-documentary, this film memorably records Grock's showmanship.

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Directed by
Carl Boese
Genres
Drama
Starring
Grock, Liane Haid, Betty Bird
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • art
    • celebrity
    • identity
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    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
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    • true story
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    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour4
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Carl Boese
    Starring
    Grock, Liane Haid, Betty Bird, Paul Hörbiger
    Runtime
    98 min
    Country
    Germany
    Languages
    German, French

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