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Scampolo (1932)

Scampolo poster
Original title
Scampolo, ein Kind der Straße
Directed by
Hans Steinhoff
Genre
drama film, comedy film
Country
Germany
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young girl living on the streets in a big city gets involved with a man who changes her life. The story follows her struggles and small victories in a world that is often harsh but also holds moments of kindness.

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What happens

Scampolo (German: Scampolo, ein Kind der Straße) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Hans Steinhoff and starring Dolly Haas, Karl Ludwig Diehl and Oskar Sima. The film is an adaptation of the Italian play Scampolo by Dario Niccodemi, which has been turned into numerous films. It was shot at the Sievering Studios in Vienna. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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