Die silberne Kugel

Die silberne Kugel

1916

Directed by Richard Oswald · Written by Paul Rosenhayn

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Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening · 1929
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Thomas Bezug, the richest man in the world, is a solitary, domineering and cruel cripple, who hardly can move on his crutches. He dwells a fanatical love for his son, whom he holds like a monkey in a cage. His servants are defaced dwarfs. His secretary is trying to steal Bezugs assets. These are the night people.
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DreyfusDreyfus · 1930
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In late nineteenth century Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer of Jewish heritage, is falsely accused of espionage. Found guilty of treason he is drummed out of the army and sent to prison on Devil's Island.
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