Racing fever

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Movie
Original title Racing fever
Country of production Germany
original language German
Publishing year 1918
length 78 minutes
Rod
Director Richard Oswald
script EA Dupont
production Richard Oswald
camera Max Fassbender
occupation

Rennfieber is a German silent film made in 1917 from the horse racing milieu by Richard Oswald with Bernd Aldor in the leading role.

action

House servant Knesebeck from Braun & Co. is a passionate betting player. Whenever possible, he spends time on the turf . Since the company's apprentice, Fritz Kleinke, is lucky, Knesebeck is happy to bring the young man to his side. Soon Fritz no longer just wanted to be the lucky charm of old Knesebeck, but went to the racetrack on his own to set his own money. Indeed, he keeps winning. When one day his boss came along too, he persuaded him to bet on number 6, as this number will definitely win. Fritz invests the proud sum of 500 marks and wins another time. But Fritz is not only taken with the fast four-legged friends, he is also completely enchanted by his boss's daughter, Alice. But the racing team owner Hahn has also had an eye on them.

In the meantime, Fritz has raked up so much money that it is worth it for him to open a bank account for the first time. This is not hidden from his boss, who is currently in financial difficulties. Kleinke soon became involved in business matters for the Braun & Co. company and decided that now was the right time to hold Alice's hand. The old man says yes, and both young people get married. Hahn is pissed off that the little company brush has snatched the dream bride from under his nose and is now spinning an intrigue against toddlers. He manipulates a bet in which Fritz loses a lot of money, whereupon Fritz has to promise his Alice never to play again.

Due to a financial bottleneck, Fritz soon breaks his word, whereupon his disappointed wife leaves him. Fritz is inconsolable about this loss and now throws himself even more into his work. He should go abroad for the company. Before he leaves the country, he asks his wife, Alice, to see him again. Alice, who still loves him, cannot say no, and the two make up. The scheming villain Hahn receives the just punishment: he falls from his horse while riding and breaks his neck.

Production notes

Rennfieber started at the end of 1917, was censored in February 1918 and had its world premiere on March 15, 1918. The outdoor shoots took place at the Grunewald racecourse . The film measured a total of 1,614 meters, divided into four acts.

criticism

“Bernd Aldor in the lead role of the first apprentice of a large company showed us a new side of his art. We have to admit that he gave us great satisfaction. The photographically excellent film brings varied shots of the racing field, taken from the most varied of perspectives. We can follow the race in all phases and that alone makes the film look extremely exciting and interesting. Richard Oswald's excellent direction should also be emphasized. "

- Neue Kino-Rundschau from September 7, 1918. p. 64

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