Movielogr
Joyless Street (1925)
Directed by G.W. Pabst
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In 1921, we follow two women - Marie and Grete - from the same poor Viennese neighborhood, as they try to better the lives of themselves and their families during the period of Austrian postwar hyperinflation.
Length 151 minutes
Actors
Werner Krauss | Jaro Fürth | Greta Garbo | Asta Nielsen | Agnes Esterhazy | Karl Etlinger | Henry Stuart | Einar Hanson | Ilka Grüning | Gregori Chmara | Robert Garrison | Alexander Murski | Valeska Gert | Hertha von Walther | Otto Reinwald | Sylvia Torf | Loni Nest | Mario Cusmich
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2019 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
I should try to track down and watch the full version at some point. This film has a lot of different versions with a lot of different runtimes. The version I watched is just over an hour long and very obviously omits half the story, focusing instead on Garbo’s half.
The cinematography is heavily influenced by German Expressionism while still feeling realistic. Heavy shadows and contrasts make Vienna feel oppressive and grim. It also serves to highlight the astonishing beauty of Garbo and the great job she does in contextualizing her character’s emotional state through body language and facial expressions.
I think this may be the first Garbo film I’ve seen. Can’t wait to watch more of her work now!
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