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The Burning Secret
One autumn, Edgar, a 12 year old boy, spends a holiday with his mother at a plush hotel in Switzerland. His father, a busy lawyer, remains at the family home in Vienna. When he sees a stylish motorcar pull up at the hotel, Edgar wastes no time befriending its owner, an amiable dandy. The latter pays more attention to the boy’s mother than to the boy himself, and decides to use Edgar to wheedle his way into her affections. When Edgar realises he has been used, he is far from happy...
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Plot Summary
A struggling opera singer, Ilona, finds herself in a complicated romantic entanglement with two wealthy and influential men. As she navigates their attentions and her own ambitions, she must make difficult choices that will affect her career and personal life.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for this early sound film is limited, but it was likely viewed as a typical European musical romance of its era, appealing to fans of its star Gitta Alpar.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its musical numbers featuring star Gitta Alpar.
The romantic drama was considered conventional for its time.
Visually, it offered a glimpse into European high society.
Google audience: Audience reception is not well-documented for this film, but it likely appealed to fans of Gitta Alpar and light romantic dramas.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Stefan Zweig, although the film adaptation significantly alters the plot and themes of the original work.
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