Das gefährliche Alter (1927)

Reaching 40, Elsie is watching her girl friends one by one taking a lover. She happens to meet young student Jörgen who is dazzled by her cosmopolitan air. Elsie wants to divorce her ... See full summary »

Director:

Eugen Illés

Writers:

Bobby E. Lüthge, Karin Michaëlis (book)

Stars:

Asta Nielsen, Bernhard Goetzke, Hans Wassmann

Cast

Cast overview:
Asta Nielsen	...	Elsie seine Frau
Bernhard Goetzke	...	Richard Lindtner U-Prof.
Hans Wassmann	...	Wellmann
Trude Hesterberg	...	Lilly seine Frau
Walter Rilla	...	Jörgen - Student
Hans Adalbert Schlettow	...	Axel - Student
Maria Paudler	...	Magna - Studentin
Lucie Höflich	...	Köchin Tob
Ernst Rückert	...	Chauffeur
Adolphe Engers	...	Mr.Pierre
Ressel Orla	...	Resi Kellnerin
Hermann Vallentin	...	Jensen ein Fischer
Josefine Dora	...	Wirtin
Lilian Weiß	...	Nelly eine Zofe

Storyline

Reaching 40, Elsie is watching her girl friends one by one taking a lover. She happens to meet young student Jörgen who is dazzled by her cosmopolitan air. Elsie wants to divorce her husband, but the age gap between Elsie and the student becomes an issue.

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Plot Keywords:

based on book

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

17 January 1928 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

Den farlige alder

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deutsche Lichtspiel-Syndikat (DLS)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Connections

Referenced in The Talking Muse (2003)

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