Bookkeeper Kremke (1930)
In this realistic, unsentimental portrait of Germany’s dire economic situation, a middle-aged payroll clerk loses his job due to technological advances and, unable to find another, descends into despair. The film’s director, Marie Harder, was one of only a few women directors of the time and was also the head of the German Social Democratic Film Office. She made only two known films before her accidental death in exile in Mexico in 1936.
Director: Marie Harder
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: September 14, 1930
Cast
- Hermann Vallentin - Kremke
- Anna Sten - Lene, Kremkes ältere Tochter
- Ivan Koval-Samborskyi - Erwin, junger Arbeiter
- Else Heller - Erwins Mutter
- Wolfgang Zilzer - Lenes Verlobter, Student
- Inge Landgut - Kremkes jüngere Tochter
Screenplay
Cinematography: Franz Koch, Robert Baberske
Production: Naturfilm Hubert Schonger
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
Keywords
silent film, weimar, germany, new objectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bookkeeper Kremke about?
- In this realistic, unsentimental portrait of Germany’s dire economic situation, a middle-aged payroll clerk loses his job due to technological advances and, unable to find another, descends into despair. The film’s director, Marie Harder, was one of only a few women directors of the time and was also the head of the German Social Democratic Film Office. She made only two known films before her accidental death in exile in Mexico in 1936.
- Who directed Bookkeeper Kremke?
- Bookkeeper Kremke was directed by Marie Harder.
- Who stars in Bookkeeper Kremke?
- Bookkeeper Kremke stars Hermann Vallentin, Anna Sten, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Else Heller, Wolfgang Zilzer, Inge Landgut.
- How long is Bookkeeper Kremke?
- Bookkeeper Kremke has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Bookkeeper Kremke?
- Bookkeeper Kremke is a Drama film.
- Where was Bookkeeper Kremke produced?
- Bookkeeper Kremke was produced in Germany.