The Girl from the Reeperbahn

Duration: 9 reels

Genre: Foreign Language Films

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Credits: Cast: Trude Lerliner, Hans Adalbert von Schlettow, Olga Tschevoka and Josef Rowensky; Senor Film of Prague and Berlin; story by Benno Vigny

Description: Produced in German dialogue by Senor Film of Prague and Berlin from a story by Benno Vigny, author of "Morocco", presents a plot along the eternal triangle lines revolving around a lighthouse keeper, his wife and a shipwrecked girl who almost upsets the happiness of her benefactors. Action of the picture centers along the seacoast near Hamburg and the Reeperbahn (Hamburg's Great White Way.) The story holds the interest and should register with German-speaking audiences. Trude Berliner gives a commendable performance in the title role, and gets across some pleasing vocal numbers. Hans Schlettow and Olga Tschekova give smooth characterizations in support. Dialogue and music sequences are well recorded. (Recommended for curriculum enrichment.)

Metadata Source:Ideal Pictures Corporation Motion Picture Catalog, 1940-1941