This is quite a complex and telling tale of a poverty-stricken family struggling to survive in a post Great war Vienna at the star of the 1920s. The extent of their deprivation almost drives Greta Garbo ("Greta") to sell herself to put food on the table, it certainly drives her to petty crime. To be honest this rather drab and gritty story from the pen of Hugo Bettauer (who also wrote the superb "City Without Jews"…
Joyless Street (1925)
Open any door in Melchior Alley, and you'll come face to face with naked misery.
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.
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Werner Krauss
Josef Geiringer
Jaro Fürth
Hofrat Rumfort
Greta Garbo
Greta Rumfort
Asta Nielsen
Maria Lechner (Mizzi)
Agnes Esterhazy
Regine
Karl Etlinger
Generaldirektor Rosenow
Henry Stuart
Einar Hanson
Ilka Grüning
Gregori Chmara
Robert Garrison
Alexander Murski
Valeska Gert
Hertha von Walther
Otto Reinwald
Sylvia Torff
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FAQ about Joyless Street
What is Joyless Street about?
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.
When was Joyless Street released?
Joyless Street was released in 1925.
What genres does Joyless Street belong to?
Joyless Street is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Joyless Street?
The cast of Joyless Street includes Werner Krauss, Jaro Fürth, Greta Garbo, Asta Nielsen, Agnes Esterhazy.