Short film

Two Greyhounds
1934 · 34 min
A brisk, sly Weimar-era satire that skips along with dry wit, poking fun at shady dealings with a light but knowing touch.
- Directed by
- Douglas Sirk
- Genres
- Comedy
- Starring
- Fritz Odemar, Hans Hermann Schaufuß, Mady Rahl
- Overview
- An early short film by Douglas Sirk (Detlef Sierck) which takes a satirical look at dubious business practices during the Weimar Republic. It was banned under the title "Zwei Genies" but released as "Zwei Windhunde" after revisions were made.
- How it feels
- Brisk and needs your attention.
- About
- Greed, corruption, class, work
- Content
- Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
- Note
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- Directed by
- Douglas Sirk
- Genres
- Comedy
- Starring
- Fritz Odemar, Hans Hermann Schaufuß, Mady Rahl



