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Gefährliches Spiel
The formerly wealthy Baron Carl Erich von Wenden is desperate. His debts are out of control and he is forced to give up everything he owns. Since he doesn’t want to burden his daughter Rosy with all of this, he tells her he’ll take a pleasure trip with her … in truth, however, he has to work as an assistant waiter in the evenings, while Rosy stays in the hotel. He constantly fears his daughter will discover the truth; and this is a shame he cannot bear.
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Plot Summary
In this German crime drama, a young man gets entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld after a series of unfortunate events. He finds himself drawn into a world of theft and deception, struggling to maintain his innocence while navigating the treacherous paths of the city's underbelly. The film explores themes of fate, morality, and the consequences of choices made under duress.
Critical Reception
Contemporary reviews from 1937 are difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, German films of this era often focused on clear narrative structures and moralistic undertones. 'Gefährliches Spiel' likely received a mixed to positive reception for its genre elements and performances, though its artistic merit might have been overshadowed by the prevailing political climate.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful crime elements and competent direction.
Likely appreciated for its dramatic performances, particularly from the lead.
May have been criticized for its predictable plot points by some viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not readily available due to its age and origin. However, films of this genre from the 1930s often appealed to audiences seeking thrilling crime stories with clear moral messages.
Fun Fact
Films produced in Germany during the 1930s were subject to strict censorship and propaganda directives from the Nazi regime, influencing the themes and narratives that were allowed to be produced.
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