Direction: Paul May

Direction Paul May

Cast Martin Held · Marianne Koch · Hardy Krüger · Michel Auclair

Direction Hans Deppe · Paul May · Peter Ostermayr Produktion

Cast Friedrich Ulmer · Lola Chlud · Hansi Knoteck · Hans Stüwe

Synopsis The Saint and Her Fool (1935) is a captivating period melodrama that chronicles the journey of a princess as she navigates the complexities of adulthood and seeks genuine love. Despite the relentless schemes and manipulations of her wicked stepmother, the...

Direction Paul May

Cast Margit Saad · Ivan Desny · Peter Carsten · Lukas Ammann

Direction Paul May

Cast O.E. Hasse · Rolf Kutschera · Emmerich Schrenk · Rainer Penkert

Synopsis 08/15 - Zweiter Teil (1955) follows the journey of two German soldiers, Asch and Vierbein, as they find themselves stationed at the Eastern front during the harsh winter of 1942. The film delves into their experiences and the challenges they...

Direction Paul May

Cast Marianne Koch · Rudolf Prack · Margarete Haagen · Friedrich Domin

Synopsis Die Landärztin vom Tegernsee (1958) introduces us to a rural German community that is taken aback when a new physician arrives, only to find that the doctor is a woman. The villagers, steeped in traditional values, grapple with the idea...

Direction Paul May

Cast Hansi Knoteck · Paul Richter · Viktor Gehring · Katharina Berger

Direction Paul May

Cast Germaine Damar · Carla Hagen · Carl Möhner · Michl Lang

Synopsis Weißer Holunder (1957) follows the dramatic tale of a prosperous hotel proprietor named Scherzinger, who finds himself navigating a whirlwind of romantic entanglements and unexpected challenges. As he grapples with the complexities of love, he must also confront a series...

Direction Paul May

Cast René Deltgen · Angelika Hauff · Ilse Steppat · Armin Dahle

Synopsis Das Phantom des grossen Zeltes (1954) follows the tale of two partners in a thriving traveling circus who find themselves at odds over their shared affection for a young woman. Tragedy strikes when one of them is fatally attacked by...

Direction Paul May

Cast Paul Richter · Hansi Knoteck · Erika Dannhoff · Hedwig Bleibtreu

Synopsis Forest Fever (1939) delves into the profound and almost spiritual connection that Germans hold for their dense, verdant woodlands, a motif that was frequently explored in the cinematic works of the Nazi era. The film vividly portrays the deep-seated respect...

Direction Paul May

Cast Heinrich Gretler · Hans Brenner · Lore Frisch · Bernhard Wicki

Direction Paul May

Cast Joachim Fuchsberger · Helen Vita · Paul Bösiger · Emmerich Schrenk

Direction Paul May

Cast Peter van Eyck · Agnes Windeck · Dieter Borsche · Werner Peters

Synopsis Scotland Yard in Pursuit of Dr. Mabuse (1963) follows the chilling tale of a malevolent force as the sinister spirit of Dr. Mabuse possesses the body of a renowned professor. With this new host, Dr. Mabuse orchestrates a fresh wave...

Direction Paul May

Cast Edith Mill · Helmuth Schneider · Alice Verden · Gustav Waldau

Synopsis Two People (1952) is a cinematic adaptation of the Voss book, which delves into the life of a man who, after the passing of his overbearing and religiously zealous mother, grapples with guilt and a sense of duty. His mother...

Direction Paul May

Cast Gert Fröbe · Hansjörg Felmy · Joachim Hansen · Carl Lange

Synopsis Duel with Death (1959) unfolds the epic saga of two prominent Norwegian families, the Björndals and the von Galls, whose rivalry spans generations. The Björndals, led by the formidable Dag Sr., have amassed considerable wealth and influence, transforming their estate,...

Direction Paul May

Cast Hans Söhnker · Sybil Werden · Antje Weisgerber · Ilse Steppat

Direction Paul May

Cast Hans Reiser · Gert Fröbe · Klausjürgen Wussow · Helmut Schmid

Synopsis Soldatensender Calais (1960) delves into the intricate web of loyalty and betrayal as it follows the intertwined lives of three friends during the tumultuous period of World War II. Two of these individuals are entangled in the sinister operations of...

Direction Paul May

Cast Bernhard Wicki · Hanna Rucker · Ilse Steppat · Trude Hesterberg

Direction Paul May

Cast Anton Walbrook · Willy Fritsch · Annelies Reinhold · Margarete Slezak

Synopsis King for One Night (1950) is a delightful romantic comedy that unfolds in the picturesque landscapes of early 19th-century Bavaria. The story revolves around a mix-up of identities when Count Lerchenbach, the King's trusted Adjutant, finds himself in a romantic...

Direction Paul May

Cast Paul Richter · Kurt Vespermann · Friedl Czepa · Albert Florath

Direction Paul May

Cast Marianne Hold · Gerhard Riedmann · Ingeborg Schöner · Sieghardt Rupp

Synopsis Waldrausch (1962) follows the story of engineer Lutz Ambross, who comes back to his hometown of Maria Schnee after many years away. His mission is to construct a dam, a task that requires him to negotiate with the local residents...