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6.4/10 • 8

1933-04-021h 14m

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Urged by famous airman Ellissen the Lennartz Company puts into reality the project proposed by his friend Droste: F.P.1, a huge floating platform in the Atlantic that makes long-distance flights viable. Ellissen is in love with company heiress Claire, but when he returns from his adventures to save the endangered F.P.1 he finds out that he has lost her to Droste. English version of F.P.1 antwortet nicht with Conrad Veidt replacing Hans Albers as the jaded pilot Ellissen.

Directors
Karl Hartl

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Conrad Veidt

    Conrad Veidt

    Maj. Ellissen

  2. Jill Esmond

    Jill Esmond

    Claire Lennartz

  3. Leslie Fenton

    Leslie Fenton

    Capt. B.E. Droste

  4. George Merritt

    George Merritt

    Lubin

  5. Donald Calthrop

    Donald Calthrop

    Sunshine, the Photographer

  6. Alexander Field

    Alexander Field

    A Sailor

  7. Francis L. Sullivan

    Francis L. Sullivan

    A Sailor

  8. Warwick Ward

    Warwick Ward

    First Officer

  9. Nicholas Hannen

    Nicholas Hannen

    Matthias Lennartz

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CinemaSerf

Jun 13, 2022

6/10

The "F.P." could stand for floating platform, or for fluffy production - take your pick. Essentially, although loosely themed on an innovative construction in the Atlantic that could facilitate transcontinental air travel, it's really just a thinly veiled melodrama that pitches the test pilot Conrad Veidt ("Ellison") and Leslie Fenton ("Capt. Droste") who designed this floating airport into a battle for the affections of "Claire" (Jill Esmond) who owns much of it. Add a little potentially destructive espionage to the mix and we've got our story. Karl Hartl could have done more with the science of the story for me. The love triangle element is a bit dull and though faintly comedic at times, just cluttered up what could have been a enjoyable fantasy that might even border on the plausible. The acting is acceptable, but none of the characters really take flight (no pun intended). Made, simultaneously, in three languages which might be it's single claim to fame - otherwise, it's sadly just average fayre for an afternoon's gander on the telly.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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