Overview
The everyday lives of a poverty-stricken railway trackman, his wife and daughter in a remote, isolated house in a winter landscape. One day, they receive a telegram announcing the arrival of the section inspector, who is to live with the family. After his arrival, a downward spiral begins.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in Germany
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Music
Music by Giuseppe Becce
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Friedrich Weinmann
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Carl MayerWriter
- Lupu PickWriter
- Original title
- Scherben
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 27, 1921
- Original language
- German
- Countries
- Germany
Production
Cast
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