Asphalt (1929)

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Starring American expatriate Betty Amann, this still extant German silent film features a young citizen of Berlin, who, driven into poverty, steals a valuable piece of jewelry. Caught by a handsome policeman (Gustav Froehlich), the girl attempts to seduce him into letting her go. She succeeds beyond… More Starring American expatriate Betty Amann, this still extant German silent film features a young citizen of Berlin, who, driven into poverty, steals a valuable piece of jewelry. Caught by a handsome policeman (Gustav Froehlich), the girl attempts to seduce him into letting her go. She succeeds beyond all expectation and they marry. Born in Germany to American parents, Betty Amann went on to appear in several Hollywood films, including Nancy Drew, Reporter (1938). ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Joe May
Written By: Joe May, Hans Székely
Genres: Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1929 Wide
On DVD: Jul 18, 2006

Critic Reviews

Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Joe May's tale of forbidden self-abnegation asks whose *** is really at fault?
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
A tranquil nocturne when compared to the scherzo standards of German expressionism.
Matt Bailey, Not Coming to a Theater Near You
An exceptional piece of entertainment with a modern sense of pacing and style.

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Cast

Gustav Froehlich
as Wachtmeister Holk beider Sohn
Else Heller
as Hauptwachtmeister Holk's wife
Albert Steinrück
as Hauptwachtmeister Holk

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