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Im Schatten des Glücks

1919 · 60 min

A fragmentary silent-era melodrama, watched as much for its historical curiosity as for its restrained, distant emotional pull.

Directed by
Robert Leffler
Genres
Drama
Starring
Marlene Dietrich, Sybil Smolova, Robert Leffler
Overview
This silent German drama contained the screen debut of the legendary Marlene Dietrich in a small role. It's survival status is uncertain.

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Directed by
Robert Leffler
Genres
Drama
Starring
Marlene Dietrich, Sybil Smolova, Robert Leffler
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • fate
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
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    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Robert Leffler
    Written by
    Hans Neuert
    Starring
    Marlene Dietrich, Sybil Smolova, Robert Leffler, Witha Herm
    Runtime
    60 min
    Languages
    German

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