Louise Brooks embodies a Peter Pan-like quality within this visually striking portrayal of "Lulu." She possesses an undeniable beauty and allure, skillfully employing her charm to captivate the affluent "Dr. Schön" (Fritz Kortner). However, when it comes to marriage, she’s considered flawed, leading him instead to become engaged to the more appropriate “Charlotte” (Daisy D'Ora). Despite this, his jealousy persists, and he insists that she will not love anyone else. With that in mind, he arranges for her to join the theatrical production of his grown son "Alwa" (Francis Lederer), who also finds himself drawn to her appeal! As expected, this scheme only intensifies the situation, and soon the now thoroughly entangled, yet infatuated, doctor faces a difficult choice—one that results in tragic outcomes for both him and “Lulu.” The cast delivers performances brimming with charisma and individuality; the interplay of light and shadow skillfully establishes atmospheres of passion, frustration, and even a degree of menace as Lulu’s life ebbs and flows. Carl Goetz is quite successful as "Schigolch"—an earlier casualty of her influence—as is Krafft-Raschig in the role of the imposing “Quast.” Viewed through today's lens, it resembles a soap opera – a well-made, beautifully photographed, and appealing one at that – but its reliance on coincidence and implausibility occasionally feels excessive. Nevertheless, Brooks demonstrates versatility across various aspects of the production and is exceptional; I ultimately found this to be quite enjoyable.

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