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The Devious Path (1928)

Original title: Abwege

1928-08-10 · 1h 37m · DE
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Neglected by her husband, an ambitious lawyer, Irene seeks variety in Berlin's nightlife-- An evening of dancing, dolls, cocaine and immoral passion. Irene takes the "devious path" as she seeks to make her husband jealous.

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G.W. PabstDirectorLadislaus VajdaWriterAdolf LantzWriterHelen GosewishWriter

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Gustav DiesslGustav DiesslThomas BeckBrigitte HelmBrigitte HelmIrene BeckHertha von WaltherHertha von WaltherLianeJack TrevorJack TrevorWalter FrankFritz OdemarFritz OdemarMöllerNico TuroffNico TuroffSam TaylorIlse BachmannIlse BachmannPeter C. LeskaPeter C. LeskaRichard SoraRichard SoraIrm CherryIrm CherryIrma GreenIrma GreenTita ChristescuTita Christescu

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Drug useDancingWild partyPartially lost filmNeglected wife

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDrug Use · Dancing · Wild PartyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference353377Actor preference154960 · 425919 · 217148Country preferenceDe

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What is The Devious Path about?

Neglected by her husband, an ambitious lawyer, Irene seeks variety in Berlin's nightlife-- An evening of dancing, dolls, cocaine and immoral passion. Irene takes the "devious path" as she seeks to make her husband jealous.

How long is The Devious Path?

The Devious Path has a runtime of 97 minutes.