The Broken Jug

Der zerbrochene Krug

Today is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.

Director

Gustav Ucicky

Director

Emil Jannings

Music

Wolfgang Zeller

Screenplay

Thea von Harbou

Status

Released

Release date

19/10/1937

Original language

German