Fräulein Raffke (1923) - full transcript
Miss Raffke Drama
in six parts.
Image of the times in 6 acts
by H. Sturm, H. Ortmann and H. Behrendt.
Director: Richard Eichberg.
?mile Raffke... Werner Krauss.
Raffke, master of all...
...but there is one who masters him.
Miss Lilli Raffke...
Lee Parry.
Paul Gruhne... Harry Hardt.
Is everything alright, Mr. Raffke?
The suitcases are packed, dad.
Are we going to the spa this afternoon?
The dancer Tatiana...
Vivian Gibson.
Egon von Geldern...
Hans Albers.
How extravagant you are, my friend!
Will we be able to pay our hotel bill?
Mrs. Raffke...
Lydia Potechima
Raffke! The man's loaded with money.
Let's stick close to him!
The castle of Rocknitz.
You will not find a better
buyer for your castle than Raffke.
I could also throw in the portraits of
my ancestors and the suits of armour.
One of my most famous ancestors:
Sigismund the terrible.
I am... Raffke the good-natured.
So, mother...
should we buy the little place?
A few weeks later...
This house already
belongs to me, Baron.
I have bought up the mortgage
and all the other debts.
Nevertheless I'll pay you
a little something extra.
It's outrageous how you neglect me...
I simply won't allow it!
You have an ardent admirer...
Baron Geldern.
Jealous?
No money, Mr. Raffke!
What I have done
I've done for love.
For love of me?
For love of your daughter, Mr. Raffke.
What good fortune, my child.
Baron Geldern has just
asked for your hand.
I will never marry that person, dad!
End of the Act One.
Act Two.
They want to force me
to marry Baron Geldern.
There is nothing
left for me to do but withdraw.
If you don't marry me,
tomorrow I'll disappear
and no one will ever see me again.
But where do you want to take me?
To the pastor...
where we can be married
Shortly after...
Mr. Raffke is giving a
house warming party at his castle.
I mustn't miss it.
But Tatiana, I have such
a pressing invitation from the Raffkes
that I just can't say no.
Because of
her blonde hair no doubt!
Tonight old Sigismund
will turn in his grave, dear Rocknitz.
Your daughter seems
to be avoiding me today.
Your table companion, Baron.
My dear guests, I have not only
invited you to this house warming
but also to be witness
to a joyous surprise.
My beloved daughter
and Baron Geldern...
Mr. Raffke,
your daughter is my wife!
Out!
Get out of here!
End of Part Two.
Part Three.
One year later...
Charles Bauer, Paul's partner...
Max Gr?nberg.
I hope that in six months time
I can repay all the money
you have put into my business.
Someone has difficulty sleeping...
I've just got engaged to Paul.
I ask you once more, dear mom,
come and see your grandson.
My only wish is that everything between us
should be as it was before...
Paul doesn't know that I gave him
the money for his business.
Now I want to see
what he's doing with it.
Bring my child back with you.
Put on your best clothes and
we'll go out... it'll clear your mind.
The dance hall.
My daughter can still
drink champagne!
Quiet!
Show him the door,
the black marketeer!
Ask Paul Gruhne for the money
you gave him for his business.
But then, Mr. Raffke,
he will be ruined.
I don't need your advice.
Do what I say.
End of Act Three.
Act Four.
After three years of hardships...
Nerves, my dear fellow, nerves.
Absolute rest...
No work and lots to eat.
Also malnourished.
Pluck up your courage.
Go and see your father.
It's about time.
Never!
You know I'm your friend.
I will do anything to help you.
Would you let your husband and child
die out of senseless pride?
Do not accept it as a gift.
The money from this check
can be repaid by your husband
when he has recovered.
With with one condition: this check
must be guaranteed by your father.
It's up to you
how you obtain his signature.
One hour later.
Is this what he's brought you to,
the miserable wretch?
Nerves! And what else...
So long as you're with him
you won't get a penny out of me.
You can come live here with your child.
Mommy, I'm hungry.
Naturally, your father's
signature is enough for any sum.
Believe me, your son-in-law
is seriously ill.
And if you do nothing to help, then...
I repeat, I will give nothing
until my daughter has left her husband!
Take this to my children.
Here, this should take care
of you for quite a while.
Forger!
I won't accept this money.
Then your wife and your child
can only be helped if...
If you... let her go...
Daddy has gone.
I cannot longer
be a burden to you.
Your mother's money will
help out until I can get ahead.
After a long search...
I will never forget this!
End of Act Four.
Act Five.
Be careful... you go too far.
Lilli's birthday.
You wife? Since you left
she's been living with her parents.
I will never set foot
in that house, Lilli!
For months I've been at
a friend's house, sick in bed.
But I've written to you every day...
Now I have a good job
I can offer you and
our child a good home.
You should never
have left me, Paul.
I still love you, but I have
lost all faith and confidence.
To celebrate Lilli's birthday,
Raffke organizes a party.
You cry because dad
isn't here, right mom?
Why do you always look at other
people's legs? What about mine!
Come on, Harras.
We're going to look for dad.
End of Act Five.
Act Six.
Raffke the First.
I want my daddy.
I have a birthday present for you.
How could you be so foolish...
You see what poverty drives one to.
Are you spying on me?
We've searched for you
everywhere, Tatiana. Let's dance.
Dear Lilly, our child was brought
to me, completely soaked.
He is feverish and asks for you.
Paul.
Should I shout it from the rooftops
that you're an imposter?
Let me out!
Everyone will know what you are...
I did it because I loved him.
I helped him when he was
down and out and depraved.
I have made him human again.
Your money
took him from me...
Dear Lilly... Our child was brought
to me completely soaked,
he is feverish and asks for you.
Your money has already caused
enough damage, Mr. Raffke?
Sick... the child is sick...
There is no danger, Lilli.
The child will stay here with us.
Mother, here we started,
living modestly and humbly.
And how happy we were...
Subtitles:
corvusalbus, Euard48.
in six parts.
Image of the times in 6 acts
by H. Sturm, H. Ortmann and H. Behrendt.
Director: Richard Eichberg.
?mile Raffke... Werner Krauss.
Raffke, master of all...
...but there is one who masters him.
Miss Lilli Raffke...
Lee Parry.
Paul Gruhne... Harry Hardt.
Is everything alright, Mr. Raffke?
The suitcases are packed, dad.
Are we going to the spa this afternoon?
The dancer Tatiana...
Vivian Gibson.
Egon von Geldern...
Hans Albers.
How extravagant you are, my friend!
Will we be able to pay our hotel bill?
Mrs. Raffke...
Lydia Potechima
Raffke! The man's loaded with money.
Let's stick close to him!
The castle of Rocknitz.
You will not find a better
buyer for your castle than Raffke.
I could also throw in the portraits of
my ancestors and the suits of armour.
One of my most famous ancestors:
Sigismund the terrible.
I am... Raffke the good-natured.
So, mother...
should we buy the little place?
A few weeks later...
This house already
belongs to me, Baron.
I have bought up the mortgage
and all the other debts.
Nevertheless I'll pay you
a little something extra.
It's outrageous how you neglect me...
I simply won't allow it!
You have an ardent admirer...
Baron Geldern.
Jealous?
No money, Mr. Raffke!
What I have done
I've done for love.
For love of me?
For love of your daughter, Mr. Raffke.
What good fortune, my child.
Baron Geldern has just
asked for your hand.
I will never marry that person, dad!
End of the Act One.
Act Two.
They want to force me
to marry Baron Geldern.
There is nothing
left for me to do but withdraw.
If you don't marry me,
tomorrow I'll disappear
and no one will ever see me again.
But where do you want to take me?
To the pastor...
where we can be married
Shortly after...
Mr. Raffke is giving a
house warming party at his castle.
I mustn't miss it.
But Tatiana, I have such
a pressing invitation from the Raffkes
that I just can't say no.
Because of
her blonde hair no doubt!
Tonight old Sigismund
will turn in his grave, dear Rocknitz.
Your daughter seems
to be avoiding me today.
Your table companion, Baron.
My dear guests, I have not only
invited you to this house warming
but also to be witness
to a joyous surprise.
My beloved daughter
and Baron Geldern...
Mr. Raffke,
your daughter is my wife!
Out!
Get out of here!
End of Part Two.
Part Three.
One year later...
Charles Bauer, Paul's partner...
Max Gr?nberg.
I hope that in six months time
I can repay all the money
you have put into my business.
Someone has difficulty sleeping...
I've just got engaged to Paul.
I ask you once more, dear mom,
come and see your grandson.
My only wish is that everything between us
should be as it was before...
Paul doesn't know that I gave him
the money for his business.
Now I want to see
what he's doing with it.
Bring my child back with you.
Put on your best clothes and
we'll go out... it'll clear your mind.
The dance hall.
My daughter can still
drink champagne!
Quiet!
Show him the door,
the black marketeer!
Ask Paul Gruhne for the money
you gave him for his business.
But then, Mr. Raffke,
he will be ruined.
I don't need your advice.
Do what I say.
End of Act Three.
Act Four.
After three years of hardships...
Nerves, my dear fellow, nerves.
Absolute rest...
No work and lots to eat.
Also malnourished.
Pluck up your courage.
Go and see your father.
It's about time.
Never!
You know I'm your friend.
I will do anything to help you.
Would you let your husband and child
die out of senseless pride?
Do not accept it as a gift.
The money from this check
can be repaid by your husband
when he has recovered.
With with one condition: this check
must be guaranteed by your father.
It's up to you
how you obtain his signature.
One hour later.
Is this what he's brought you to,
the miserable wretch?
Nerves! And what else...
So long as you're with him
you won't get a penny out of me.
You can come live here with your child.
Mommy, I'm hungry.
Naturally, your father's
signature is enough for any sum.
Believe me, your son-in-law
is seriously ill.
And if you do nothing to help, then...
I repeat, I will give nothing
until my daughter has left her husband!
Take this to my children.
Here, this should take care
of you for quite a while.
Forger!
I won't accept this money.
Then your wife and your child
can only be helped if...
If you... let her go...
Daddy has gone.
I cannot longer
be a burden to you.
Your mother's money will
help out until I can get ahead.
After a long search...
I will never forget this!
End of Act Four.
Act Five.
Be careful... you go too far.
Lilli's birthday.
You wife? Since you left
she's been living with her parents.
I will never set foot
in that house, Lilli!
For months I've been at
a friend's house, sick in bed.
But I've written to you every day...
Now I have a good job
I can offer you and
our child a good home.
You should never
have left me, Paul.
I still love you, but I have
lost all faith and confidence.
To celebrate Lilli's birthday,
Raffke organizes a party.
You cry because dad
isn't here, right mom?
Why do you always look at other
people's legs? What about mine!
Come on, Harras.
We're going to look for dad.
End of Act Five.
Act Six.
Raffke the First.
I want my daddy.
I have a birthday present for you.
How could you be so foolish...
You see what poverty drives one to.
Are you spying on me?
We've searched for you
everywhere, Tatiana. Let's dance.
Dear Lilly, our child was brought
to me, completely soaked.
He is feverish and asks for you.
Paul.
Should I shout it from the rooftops
that you're an imposter?
Let me out!
Everyone will know what you are...
I did it because I loved him.
I helped him when he was
down and out and depraved.
I have made him human again.
Your money
took him from me...
Dear Lilly... Our child was brought
to me completely soaked,
he is feverish and asks for you.
Your money has already caused
enough damage, Mr. Raffke?
Sick... the child is sick...
There is no danger, Lilli.
The child will stay here with us.
Mother, here we started,
living modestly and humbly.
And how happy we were...
Subtitles:
corvusalbus, Euard48.