Gypsy girl Zidra falls in love with the lieutenant she is supposed to spy on.
The general's daughter spies on her fiancé to achieve information.
Melodrama set in Spain.
Menschen und Masken, 1. Teil: Der falsche Emir
Two sisters get a letter from their third sister just after coming from the third sister's funeral. It informs them that a nobleman has ruined her life and is responsible for her death...
After the death of her father, the young Comtesse von Hagen is taken in by her father's friend, who lives with his cousin and her son. The cousin is unhappy at this arrangement, and accuses the Comtesse of theft.
Menschen und Masken, 2. Teil: Ein gefährliches Spiel
Sein gefährlichstes Spiel
The short film features a classic femme fatale archetype (played by Maria Forescu alongside co-star Paul Meffert) who dramatically drives forward the emotional and dramatic tension. The narrative mood shifts rather abruptly into an energetic chase sequence set around a local fair or carnival environment, utilizing contemporary dynamic props (such as an electrically operated cable car) to heighten the suspense.
