Love in speed

1932 1h 11m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Synopsis

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Lilian, a rich young girl, is to marry Baron de Plessis, captain of the bobsleigh team. However, Lilian is interested in Tressac, the captain of the opposing team. When everyone discovers that the baron is a burglar, Lilian can marry her lover.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dolly Davis
Lilian Garden
Jean Dehelly
Jean Fay
Jim Gérald
Gaston Jacquet
Marcel Merminod
Elisabeth Pinajeff
Georges Péclet

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Johannes Guter
Writers: Jean de Letraz, Curt J. Braun
Languages: French
Countries: France, Germany

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RUNTIME

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Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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94 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Johannes Guter, shot by Georg Krause. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Dolly Davis and Jean Dehelly and Jean Fay carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0204815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Johannes Guter directs. Georg Krause behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Germany. Dialogue in French.

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1Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
294 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Johannes Guter, shot by Georg Krause. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Dolly Davis and Jean Dehelly and Jean Fay carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0204815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.