Sins of the Fathers

Sins of the Fathers

A hundred Jannings in one picture!

NR 1928 · 73 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

A married restaurant owner is persuaded to become a bootlegger by a beautiful young girl. When he starts making money at it, she steals it, then runs off with another man. His wife finds out what happened. Complications ensue.

Directed by Ludwig Berger · Written by E. Lloyd Sheldon

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