
The Great Passion
Visit website6.5/10 • 2
1930-08-24 • 1h 24m
This is a real curiosity; at best a reasonable film, but also a charming little gem. There is a story (in the line of "A Star is Born"), but this merely serves as an excuse, as it is more importantly a kind of moving encyclopedia of about 35 stars making their debut in a talkie (although some of them had already made one talkie), of the technical sound possibilities and of film making. Besides all that, it is entertaining and sometimes hilarious and it has fine one-liners that split my side. The film is also remarkable for making mock of typical German film genres (like the overly sweet romances involving the military), of too heavy acting and of film making in general. I have to mention this one: a short, hysterically funny parody of "Der blaue Engel". What this film in fact says is: do not take any film too seriously. (J. Steed)
- Directors
- Steve Sekely
- Writters
- Emeric Pressburger, Hans H. Zerlett, Steve Sekely

The Great Passion
Visit website1930-08-24 • 1h 24m
6.5/10 • 2
This is a real curiosity; at best a reasonable film, but also a charming little gem. There is a story (in the line of "A Star is Born"), but this merely serves as an excuse, as it is more importantly a kind of moving encyclopedia of about 35 stars making their debut in a talkie (although some of them had already made one talkie), of the technical sound possibilities and of film making. Besides all that, it is entertaining and sometimes hilarious and it has fine one-liners that split my side. The film is also remarkable for making mock of typical German film genres (like the overly sweet romances involving the military), of too heavy acting and of film making in general. I have to mention this one: a short, hysterically funny parody of "Der blaue Engel". What this film in fact says is: do not take any film too seriously. (J. Steed)
- Directors
- Steve Sekely
- Writters
- Emeric Pressburger, Hans H. Zerlett, Steve Sekely
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsCamilla Horn
Eva von Loe
Theodor Loos
Regisseur Hall
Paul Kemp
Regieassistent Mopp
Paul Henckels
Aufnahmeleiter Klieht
Harry Frank
Paul Wessel
Berthe Ostyn
Carla Marventa
Walter Steinbeck
Filmdirector
Conrad Veidt
Himself
Anny Ondra
Herself
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- German
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