Popular Tune (1931)

8.0/10 97 min Drama Music

Overview

The story is set in Berlin at the beginning of the 20th century. The members of a singing group live in poor conditions in a dilapidated building. When the manager of the property is murdered, Peter and Paul, both members of the singing group, become suspects in the murder. When they return from a performance, the police are waiting for them to take them in for questioning. Since Paul is the most likely perpetrator according to the investigation, he is arrested immediately.

Cast

Hans Deppe

Albert Hörrmann

Ernst Busch

Wolfgang Staudte

Margarete Schön

Willi Schaeffers

Werner Pledath

Hans Leibelt

María Dalbaicín

Michael von Newlinsky

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