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Should We Be Silent?
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Should We Be Silent?

1926-04-05 · 89 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

A melodrama about a painter who is infected with syphilis, refuses treatment, turns to the use instead of narcotics, and withers away.

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Directors
Richard Oswald
Production companies
Nero-Film AG
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Conrad VeidtConrad VeidtPaul Hartwig, Maler
Walter RillaWalter RillaDr. Georg Mauthner
Mary ParkerMary ParkerLeonie Pierson
Elga BrinkElga BrinkAssistentin
Fritz KortnerFritz KortnerDer annoncirende Arzt
Betty AstorBetty AstorInge

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