Der Kampf der Geschlechter 1920
Silent film by Joseph Delmont
Silent film by Joseph Delmont
Romantic war film in which the daughter of a German baron falls in love with the crippled Hans who has been declared unfit for the army, to the jealousy of his brother.
Based on several medieval mystery plays, including the late 15th-century English morality play "Everyman". The premise is that the good and evil deeds of one's life will be tallied by God after death, as in a ledger book. The drama is the allegorical accounting of the life of Everyman, who represents all mankind.
From Rotterdam, Gerhard Bern has received the terrible news that, for no ostensible reason, his brother has committed suicide. The only clue seems to be his membership of a secret club. To find an explanation, Gerhard, accompanied by a detective, hurries to Rotterdam, where he is given accommodation by Consul Verstraaten, a friend of his father. There he meets and falls in love with the Consul’s daughter Ilse and shortly thereafter they become engaged. In the meantime another mysterious suicide has been reported. It appears that in both cases the men, both members of the same club, had taken out a life insurance policy and that a certain Mr van Gelderen, leader of the club, has collected the insurance money.
Fritzi works in an elegant fashion house. One day she accidentally breaks an expensive mannequin and solves the problem by taking its place.
Comic film in which a man is suspected of adultery with the maid. To show his wife that appearances are deceiving, he stages a situation where she seems to be cheating on him.
The friend of an American millionaire is supposed to bring his daughter back on his behalf. The friend and the daughter get closer.
Short film directed by Rudolf Del Zopp.
A young girl returns to her father's country, but her joy is short-lived. She is courted by a neighbouring fisherman, but also by the captain of her father's ship, who has shady intentions towards her.