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People on Sunday

People on Sunday

19307.21h 14m

Overview

A semi-documentary experimental 1930 German silent film created by amateurs with a small budget. With authentic scenes of the metropolis city of Berlin, it's the first film from the later famous screenwriters/directors Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann.

Directed by Robert Siodmak
Written by Billy Wilder, Curt Siodmak
Produced by Seymour Nebenzal, Moriz Seeler
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Top Cast

Erwin Splettstößer

Erwin Splettstößer

Erwin, the taxi driver

Brigitte Borchert

Brigitte Borchert

Brigitte Borchert, the record shop sales assistant

Wolfgang von Waltershausen

Wolfgang von Waltershausen

Wolfgang, the wine shop sales assistant

Christl Ehlers

Christl Ehlers

Christl, the film extra

Annie Schreyer

Annie Schreyer

Annie, the model

Kurt Gerron

Kurt Gerron

Kurt

Valeska Gert

Valeska Gert

Valeska

Heinrich Gretler

Heinrich Gretler

Heinrich

Ernö Verebes

Ernö Verebes

Ernö

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Moriz Seeler

Photo Subject at Beach

Themes & Keywords

friendshipberlin, germanybeachcountrysidelove triangleflirtlifestylepaddleboatsundaybathpicnicforestsexual promiscuityconflictsummerrelationshipextramarital affairsilent filmpick upgirl in swimwearchance meetingpublic pool1920sday offsexual encounterromantic trianglegirlfriendsswimbest friendsweimar republicstreet sceneromantic jealousy

About People on Sunday

People on Sunday is a drama film released in 1930 exploring themes of friendship, berlin, germany, beach, countryside, love triangle, flirt. Directed by Robert Siodmak, it stars Erwin Splettstößer, Brigitte Borchert, Wolfgang von Waltershausen. A semi-documentary experimental 1930 German silent film created by amateurs with a small budget. With authentic scenes of the metropolis city of Berlin, it's the first film from the later famous screenwriters/directors Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann.

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