Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle
Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle

Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle

1937Movie86 minCzech

Slightly ironic comedy of wretches, who come to understand the rich and are able to accept charity, and also about how love and work prevail over the factory owner's son.

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Director: Hermann KosterlitzGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In this German drama, a tailor's daughter falls for a charming composer, but their budding romance is threatened by class differences and the composer's prior entanglement with a wealthy patron. The tailor struggles to keep his business afloat amidst financial hardship. Ultimately, love and perseverance pave the way for a happy ending.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of 'Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle' is scarce due to its age and origin. However, films of this era often focused on romantic melodrama and societal commentary, themes likely present in this production.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film likely explores themes of love versus social standing.
  • It probably offers a sentimental and melodramatic narrative typical of its time.
  • The performances were likely understated and characteristic of German cinema of the 1930s.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and origin, specific Google user reviews are not available. Audience reception from its original release would have reflected the tastes and critical standards of 1930s Germany.

Fun Fact

Hermann Kosterlitz, the director, later emigrated to the United States and found success as director Henry Koster, helming films like 'The Bishop's Wife' and 'Harvey'.

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