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The Glass Ball
A woman steals money from her banker husband but her lover, a baron, is jailed.He escapes and under a new identity is a circus daredevil but she threatens him and his new sweetheart.
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Plot Summary
A young engineer invents a special type of glass that makes things invisible. He falls in love with the actress who uses his invention for her stage performances. Their relationship is tested by the potential misuse of his invention and the attention it draws.
Critical Reception
Die gläserne Kugel was a moderately successful film in its time, appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment value and the charm of its lead actors. It is often remembered as a typical example of German escapist cinema from the late 1930s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming romantic elements.
Noted for its inventive premise and light comedic tone.
Seen as a pleasant, if somewhat forgettable, piece of entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older German film.
Fun Fact
The film was a significant early role for actor René Deltgen, who would later become a prominent figure in German cinema.
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