Das Leben kann so schön sein
Released: December 23, 1938Runtime: 92 minLanguage: DE
The young marriage of the insurance agent Hannes and his wife Nora is being worn down by financial difficulties and overcrowded living conditions. Hannes is unable to sell enough policies and life becomes ever worse for the two. Nora attempts to earn some extra money, but even that proves to be a burden on their relationship, not the least because her boss is hitting up on her. She's expecting Hannes' child, too, but he is starting to turn further and further away from her.
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Gerhard Bienert
as Dietrich, Noras Abteilungsleiter
Hedwig Bleibtreu
as Sophie Klützner
Bruno Decarli
as Arzt
Will Dohm
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Josefine Dora
as Frau Mischke, Noras Zimmervermieterin
Erich Dunskus
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Leonie Duval
as Fräulein Grün, Klavierlehrerin
Marga Eckardt
as Schwester Marie
Rudi Godden
as Hannes Kolb, Versicherungsvertreter
Erika Helmke
as Ellen, Noras Cousine, die Braut
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