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form of a monthly allowance. Valerie however, in the belief that he would expect something unacceptable from her in return for this money, rejects the offer with disgust. Nevertheless, when some time later she has no further options left, she again approaches
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Through the failed speculations of the president of her bank, Valerie Gärtner, a student of applied art in Vienna, loses the small property on which she and her mother live. Torresani, an art dealer, notices her distress and buys some ceramics from her. He also offers her financial support in the
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gave the film a poor review, describing the comedy as "rather silly", and criticizing the "perfunctory, humorous and sentimental" treatment of so tragic a topic as the
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is distinguished by its setting in the economic crisis of 1922, the oppressive atmosphere of which is elevated, largely by Paula
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exceptionally gave permission for the film to be shown in
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