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Asphalt (1929)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1929 Wide

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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, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Joe May, Hans Székely

Jul 18, 2006

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Joe May's tale of forbidden self-abnegation asks whose *** is really at fault?

July 16, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine

A tranquil nocturne when compared to the scherzo standards of German expressionism.

July 16, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine

An exceptional piece of entertainment with a modern sense of pacing and style.

May 3, 2005 Full Review Source: Not Coming to a Theater Near You | Comment
Matt Bailey
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