Abwege (1928)
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This G.W. Pabst production was know by many titles, both in Europe (where it was alternately released as Abwege and Begierde) and the U.S. (where it was shipped out as Byways, Crisis and Desire). Brigitte Helm, of Metropolis fame, stars as Irene, the wife of self-absorbed Robert (Gustav Diessl). Feeling neglected, Irene strays from the marital nest, leading to a series of horrendous suppositions and misunderstandings. Critics in 1928 felt that Abwege was far below the standards of Pabst's best-known film Secrets of a Soul. If the film is forgotten today, it is probably because it was followed by the director's masterpiece, Pandora's Box (1929). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Gustav Diessl - Robert Storner
- Fritz Odemar - Manners
- Hertha Von Walther - Liane
- Brigitte Helm - Irene
- Jack Trevor - Walter Frank
- Director(s):
- G.W. Pabst
- Writer(s):
- Franz Schulz, Adolf Lantz, Laszlo Vajda
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