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Under the Lantern

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Original title

Unter der Laterne

Year

1928

Running time

131 min.

Country

Germany

Director

Gerhard Lamprecht

Screenwriter

Luise Heilborn-Körbitz, Gerhard Lamprecht

Cast

Cinematography

Karl Hasselmann (B&W)

Producer

Gerhard Lamprecht Filmproduktion GmbH

Genre

Drama | Prostitution. Silent Film

Synopsis

Young Else goes out dancing with her boyfriend against her father’s will. When the old despot realizes she’s gone, he locks her out of the apartment. Else moves in with Hans, who is unemployed, and his friend Max, a street hawker. The trio performs a music hall comedy routine in a horse costume that is a rousing success. Hans begins talking about marriage. But Else is still a minor. When her father sends the police to bring her home, she runs away. In desperation, she accepts the invitation of a shady talent agent. When Hans tracks her down there, he jumps to the wrong conclusion...

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