The Great Passion
Originally released in 1930. The Great Passion is a comedy film. directed by Steve Sekely. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Camilla Horn, Theodor Loos, and Paul Kemp
Synopsis
This is a real curiosity; at best a reasonable film, but also a charming little gem. There is a story (in the line of "A Star is Born"), but this merely serves as an excuse, as it is more importantly a kind of moving encyclopedia of about 35 stars making their debut in a talkie (although some of them had already made one talkie), of the technical sound possibilities and of film making. Besides all that, it is entertaining and sometimes hilarious and it has fine one-liners that split my side. The film is also remarkable for making mock of typical German film genres (like the overly sweet romances involving the military), of too heavy acting and of film making in general. I have to mention this one: a short, hysterically funny parody of "Der blaue Engel". What this film in fact says is: do not take any film too seriously. (J. Steed)
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Cicero Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Passion about?
This is a real curiosity; at best a reasonable film, but also a charming little gem. There is a story (in the line of "A Star is Born"), but this merely serves as an excuse, as it is more important...
Who directed The Great Passion?
The Great Passion was directed by Steve Sekely.
How long is The Great Passion?
The Great Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Great Passion released?
The Great Passion was released on August 24, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Passion?
The main cast of The Great Passion includes Camilla Horn, Theodor Loos, Paul Kemp, Paul Henckels, Harry Frank.