Set in a strict girls' boarding school in the 1930s, 'Mädchen in Uniform' revolves around the deepening relationship between a teenage girl and her teacher. This forbidden love sparks a series of events that challenge societal norms and bring to light the repressive nature of the school. The girls navigate their desires and face consequences, leading to a powerful exploration of love, identity, and resilience.
Set in a boarding school in Potsdam, Germany, 'Girls in Uniform' explores the intense and forbidden relationship between a student named Manuela von Meinhardis and her beautiful and charismatic teacher, Fräulein von Bernburg. As Manuela navigates school life and her own burgeoning sexuality, she becomes infatuated with Fräulein von Bernburg, leading to a series of emotionally charged events that culminate in a dramatic suicide attempt. This groundbreaking film, based on Christa Winsloe's play, delves into themes of lesbianism, female empowerment, and the complexities of love.
In Paris a leading theatre impresario is murdered on opening night, shortly after replacing his leading lady. A police Inspector in the audience takes over the investigation. The film was shot at Elstree Studios. It was a close remake of the 1937 Austrian film Premiere and re-used a number of musical scenes from the original which were dubbed into English.
The eccentric owner of a chateau, Lord Wilford, is fond of everything that is connected with criminal cases. His passion takes up so much time that even his secretary hardly has time to see her fiance. When mysterious letters arrive, announcing that a certain Mister X wants to steal a valuable statuette, the Lord is very enthusiastic. Apparently he himself will now experience a real criminal case! His secretary persuades him to hire a famous detective from London - none other than her fiance. But he is far from being a talented detective, and when a valuable pearl necklace disappears, the fiance falls under suspicion to be the thief.
Since her father died, rich and carefree Jacqueline Topelius makes magazine covers and causes social gossip with her flirtatious adventures around Europe, leaving a string of admirers behind without much concern. Her sister June, living in Paris, is all the contrary but they love each other just the same. Everything changes when Jacqueline meets Dr. Michael Thomas, who rejects her at first. Now she must choose, and also face the consequences her past life may have on their future together.
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