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Frank returns to his homeland as an engineer, falls in love with Regine, the housemaid of his uncle, and marries her. Thanks to the intrigues of Floris, one of Frank's rejects, Regine is suspected of having an affair with another man. Depressed and desperate, she intends to commit suicide, but is saved by Frank in the last minute.
A wealthy widow named Regine finds herself drawn to a younger man who seems to have ulterior motives. As their relationship develops, Regine must navigate societal expectations and her own desires while uncovering the truth about his intentions. The film explores themes of love, class, and deception in a dramatic setting.
As a film from 1935, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with precision. However, its melodrama and romantic themes were typical of the era's popular cinema. Audiences likely responded to its emotional narrative and the performances of its lead actors.
A dramatic exploration of love and societal constraints.
Features strong performances from its lead cast.
Reflects common romantic melodrama tropes of the 1930s.
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The film was produced in Germany during a period of significant political change, though its themes remain focused on personal relationships.
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Before his name became distinctly unfashionable, Adolf Walbrook took the lead in this unremarkable melodrama about an engineer "Reynold" who comes home and falls passionately in love with the charming but naive "Regine" (Luise Ullrich). The...