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and Albert Steinrück.Grange p.169 The film is adapted from the play by

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was by Kurt Richter.

Plot

Fisherman Enrico lives happily with Teresa when a band of soldiers appear and accuse her of prostitution. As Enrico's brother is tricked into the Army, Enrico takes his place. Teresa's love for him conquers all.

Cast

as Teresa, Enrico's wife *

as Enrico, Fisherman * Albert Steinrück as Werber * Carl Auen as Gino * Alexandra Sorina as his wife * Hermann Vallentin as Sergeant * Rudolf Del Zopp as Ohm

References

Bibliography

* Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow Press, 2008.

External links

* 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Fritz Kaufmann Films based on works by Stefan Zweig German films based on plays German black-and-white films Nero-Film films {{Germany-silent-film-stub