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What Women Dream (1933)

8.419331h 21mDE
ComedyMystery

Directed by Géza von Bolváry

Rating

8.4/10

Runtime

1h 21m

Language

DE

Release

April 19, 1933

Director

Géza von Bolváry

Overview

In this pre-WWII German mystery-comedy, a lovely kleptomaniac with a taste for fine jewelry is unable to resist temptation. Strangely, every time she steals something, a mysterious man pays for it. A clumsy detective begins investigating and finds a crucial clue: a strongly scented woman's glove. Th...

Cast

Nora Gregor

Nora Gregor

Rina Korff

Gustav Fröhlich

Gustav Fröhlich

Walter König

Otto Wallburg

Otto Wallburg

Kleinsilber

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Otto Fuessli

Kurt Horwitz

Kurt Horwitz

Levassor alias John Constantinescu

Lya Christy

Lya Christy

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Erik Ode

Erik Ode

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Carl Auen

Carl Auen

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Eric Steinbeck

Eric Steinbeck

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Kurt Lilien

Kurt Lilien

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Hilde Maroff

Hilde Maroff

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Eric Helgar

Eric Helgar

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into What Women Dream (1933), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In this pre-WWII German mystery-comedy, a lovely kleptomaniac with a taste for fine jewelry is unable to resist temptation. Strangely, every time she steals something, a mysterious man pays for it. A clumsy detective begins investigating and finds a crucial clue: a strongly scented woman's glove. The perfume is an expensive scent and the detective's pal realizes that it belongs to a popular nightclub singer. The friend quickly becomes enamored of the girl, but then so does her mystery man, a notorious international criminal. Eventually he gets arrested, leaving the detective's pal to move in on the singer.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of What Women Dream. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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