Murnau's only "comedy" is certainly one of his lesser works, but if you just go in just expecting it be daft and convoluted shenanigans instead of a masterpiece, this one is a swell enough time. It's always worth watching Murnau, he's too interesting a filmmaker regardless of the material. And I was never bored, so that's a plus.
Also, it's nice to see Max Schreck in something not as Count Orlok and actually look (comparatively, anyway) like himself.
Murnau's only "comedy" is certainly one of his lesser works, but if you just go in just expecting it be daft and convoluted shenanigans instead of a masterpiece, this one is a swell enough time. It's always worth watching Murnau, he's too interesting a filmmaker regardless of the material. And I was never bored, so that's a plus.
Also, it's nice to see Max Schreck in something not as Count Orlok and actually look (comparatively, anyway) like himself.
