(Durchs Brandenburger Tor)

Content: In the year 1914: The assistants of cobbler Lehmann compete for the affections of his daughter Frieda. Actually she’s in love with her ambitious cousin Fritz, but the cunning Franz knows how to string her along. When Fritz gets drafted, Frieda gives in and marries Franz. Soon Fritz is declared missing and the old cobbler dies of grief. Along the way Franz, who dodged the military service, earns his money with large-scale racketeering. Frieda is miserable. But then Fritz returns from Soviet captivity, prompting Frieda to divorce Franz. Finally Frieda accepts an inheritance from the USA and marries Fritz. With the money they open up a shoe store.

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

112 minutes

Year:

1929

Directors:

Max Knaake

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Production companies:

Deutsche Universal-Film

Actors:

Lehmann, Schuhmacher und Portier

Frieda, seine Tochter

Fritz

Franz Müller

Emil Lauter

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Art Direction

Producer

Producer