Farewell (Abschied) (1930)

Though living in a squalid Berlin boardinghouse, salesman Peter (Aribert Mog) and his fiancée Hella (Brigitte Horney) were happy with one another. However, when he gets an opportunity in Dresden-and holds off on sharing the news to surprise her-cruel circumstance and the resentments of their fellow boarders will have devastating impact. Robert Siodmak's urban comedy-drama, co-scripted by Emeric Pressburger, also stars Emilia Unda. 73 min. Standard; Soundtrack: German; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; alternate ending. In German with English subtitles.