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The Private Secretary (Die Privatsekretärin) (1931)

Vocally gifted small-town girl Vilma Förster (Renate Müller) came to Berlin in search of a desk job and a rich husband, in that order. Landing a clerical job in a bank, and playing upon the ambitions of co-worker and wannabe musical director Hasel (Felix Bressart), will she land the position of secretary to the big boss (Herman Thimig)...if not him? Engaging and popular musical farce co-stars Ludwig Stössel, Gertrude Wolle; Wilhelm Thiele directs, 100 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR

The Upright Sinner (Der Brave Sünder) (1931)

Officious mid-level Austrian bank manager Leopold Pichler (Max Pallenberg) wanted to make sure all was in order when he was entrusted to hand-deliver a huge sum to the Vienna branch. Unfortunately, he had no clue that he was being set up for a fall by the boss who wanted to run off with the cash and his mistress! Fun take on the Russian play "The Embezzlers" co-stars Heinz Rühmann, Dolly Haas, Fritz Grünbaum, Josefine Dora; Fritz Kortner directs. 109 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR

The Trunks Of Mr. O.F. (Die Koffer Des Herrn O.F.) (1931)

A small town was stirred when its sole hotel received advanced shipment of thirteen opulent clothes trunks, all labeled as belonging to a "Mr. O.F." As the buzzing locals engage in endless speculation about the mystery man's identity and purpose in showing up, comic and transformative consequences follow apace. Alexis Granowsky's charming ensemble farce stars Peter Lorre, Hedy Lamarr, Alfred Abel, Ludwig Stössel, Harald Paulsen, Margo Lion. 80 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR

I By Day, You By Night (Ich Bei Tag Und Du Bei Nacht) (1932)

Finances found that manicurist Grete (Käthe von Nagy) and waiter Hans (Willy Fritsch) had to split the rent on the same apartment where she slept at night and he by day. Having never met. their respective upkeep on the place got on one another's nerves...what'd be the outcome when they fell for each other at first sight? Oft-remade scenario also stars Amanda Lindner, Julius Falkenstein, Elisabeth Lennartz, Albert Lieven; Ludwig Berger directs. 98 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR

Standard; Soundtrack: German; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.