Harbour Drift (1929)
A sordid tale of poverty and greed set within a quayside milieu of crime and prostitution, the narrative centres on the quest for a sparkling pearl necklace stolen by a beggar under the gaze of a prostitute, who persuades her unemployed friend to steal it back, with tragic consequences. The story unfolds in flashback, without irony or a hint of redemption: life simply goes on.
Director: Leo Mittler
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: January 1, 1929
Cast
- Lissy Arna
- Paul Rehkopf
- Fritz Genschow
- Friedrich Gnaß
- Sig Arno - Der Hehler / The Receiver
- Margarete Kupfer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Friedl Behn-Grund
Production: Prometheus-Film-Verleih
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Leo Mittler
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harbour Drift about?
- A sordid tale of poverty and greed set within a quayside milieu of crime and prostitution, the narrative centres on the quest for a sparkling pearl necklace stolen by a beggar under the gaze of a prostitute, who persuades her unemployed friend to steal it back, with tragic consequences. The story unfolds in flashback, without irony or a hint of redemption: life simply goes on.
- Who directed Harbour Drift?
- Harbour Drift was directed by Leo Mittler.
- Who stars in Harbour Drift?
- Harbour Drift stars Lissy Arna, Paul Rehkopf, Fritz Genschow, Friedrich Gnaß, Sig Arno, Margarete Kupfer.
- How long is Harbour Drift?
- Harbour Drift has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Harbour Drift?
- Harbour Drift is a Drama film.
- Where was Harbour Drift produced?
- Harbour Drift was produced in Germany.