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The Broken Jug (1937)

★ 7.2/10 86 min Comedy Germany German
Screenplay by: Thea von Harbou
Theatre Play: Heinrich von Kleist
Streaming: Not available

Description

Today is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.

Top Cast

Emil Jannings
Emil Jannings Adam
Friedrich Kayssler
Friedrich Kayssler Walter
Max Gülstorff
Max Gülstorff Licht
Lina Carstens
Lina Carstens Marthe Rull
Angela Salloker
Angela Salloker Eva Rull
Bruno Hübner
Bruno Hübner Veit Tümpel
Paul Dahlke
Paul Dahlke Ruprecht Tümpel
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Elisabeth Flickenschildt Frau Brigitte

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