Asphalt

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

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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