The read
Audiences rate it 27 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
During World War I, an Austrian officer is trapped behind the Russian lines. He tries to sneak through to his own lines, but is forced to take refuge in a small hotel, where he is hidden by the establishment's chambermaid. The two fall in love, but a Russian general makes the hotel his headquarters and sets his sights on the maid. In addition, the Austrian must find out the identity of a spy who is feeding the Russians military information that could lead to the destruction of the Austrian army.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Audiences rate it 27 points higher than critics do.
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Mauritz StillerDirector
- Jules FurthmanScreenplay
Cast
- Pola NegriAnna Sedlak
- James HallLt. Paul Almasy
- George SiegmannGen. Juschkiewitsch
- Max DavidsonElias Butterman
- Michael VavitchTabakowitsch
- Otto FriesAnton Klinak
- Nicholas SoussaninBaron Fredrikson
- Golden WadhamsMaj. Gen. Sultanov