Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer is a notable film directed by Jakob Fleck.
What it’s about. The respected gynecologist Prof. Hausen is averse to performing abortions. In contrast, his up-and-coming colleague Dr. Schäfer sees abortion as a means of helping women in need and openly advocates an amendment of the law. The professor’s convictions are shaken when misfortune befalls his own family. Louise Fleck presents her drama about the untimeliness of restrictive abortion legislation against the backdrop of modern urban reality. Seriousness, however, is preserved, because topics such as unwanted pregnancy, sexual violence, and the consequences of improperly performed abortions are not only addressed through minor characters, but also placed at the center of the cinematic narrative. (Anna Dobringer)
Who’s in it. Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer stars Leopold Kramer as Professor Hausen, Evelyn Holt as Evelyn Hausen, Iván Petrovich as Dr. Schäfer and Hans Albers as Dr. Greber.
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- Who stars in Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer?
- Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer stars Leopold Kramer, Evelyn Holt, Iván Petrovich and Hans Albers.
- When was Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer released?
- Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer was released in 1928.