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Versprich mir nichts!
Maler Pratt, an artist, refuses to sell his paintings as he thinks that they still need improvement before being publicly exhibited, but his wife Monika thinks differently and sells them because she thinks they are good...and they need the money. As he only signs an "M" on his work, Monika has no difficulty in claiming she is "M", but problems arrive when she is commissioned to do a large mural and Maler refuses to help her out. However, his creative spirit gets the best of him and he does the mural which is widely acclaimed to be a great work of art. Felder , an art dealer, is not overly pleased with this turn of events as he has been pleading with Monika to divorce her shiftless husband and marry him.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy industrialist tries to win the affection of a young woman by pretending to be a humble artist. His ruse becomes complicated when she falls for his 'assistant' (actually himself in disguise) and he must juggle his true identity with his fabricated persona. The situation escalates as his secretary also tries to win him over, leading to humorous misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted German romantic comedy was generally well-received by audiences of its time for its charming performances and amusing plot. Contemporary reviews often highlighted the comedic timing of the lead actors and the pleasant escapism the film offered. While not a groundbreaking cinematic achievement, it served as an enjoyable piece of popular entertainment during the late 1930s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming romantic plot and lighthearted comedic elements.
The performances of the main cast were often cited as a strong point.
Seen as a pleasant and entertaining diversionary film for its era.
Google audience: Audience reception for "Versprich mir nichts!" in the digital age is difficult to ascertain due to its age and limited international release. However, historical context suggests it was a popular and engaging film within its contemporary German audience, likely appreciated for its romantic storyline and comedic performances.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Terra Filmkunst, one of Germany's prominent film studios during the Third Reich era, though its themes were primarily focused on romance and comedy rather than political propaganda.
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