Asphalt (1929)
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Starring American expatriate Betty Amann, this still extant German silent film features a young citizen of Berlin, who, driven into poverty, steals a valuable piece of jewelry. Caught by a handsome policeman (Gustav Froehlich), the girl attempts to seduce him into letting her go. She succeeds beyond all expectation and they marry. Born in Germany to American parents, Betty Amann went on to appear in several Hollywood films, including Nancy Drew, Reporter (1938). ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast:
- Gustav Froehlich - Wachtmeister Holk, beider Sohn
- Albert Steinruck - Hauptwachtmeister Holk
- Hans Albers
- Karl Platen
- Hermann Vallentin
- Arthur Duarte
- Else Heller - Hauptwachtmeister Holk's wife
- Betty Amann - Else Kramer
- Paul Hoerbiger
- Rose Valetti
- Kurt Vespermann
- Hans Adalbert von Schlettow - Konsul Langen
- Director(s):
- Joe May
- Writer(s):
- Hans Szekely
- Producer(s):
- Erich Pommer
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