A painter working at the Louvre is struck by the Mona Lisa. When he meets a girl who he thinks resembles the painting and she wants him to become famous he has the idea of robbing the painting. Based on the 1911 real robbery.
Director: Géza von Bolváry. AKA The Theft of the Mona Lisa
Stars: Trude von Molo, Willi Forst, Gustaf Gründgens, Fritz Odemar, Max Gülstorff, Paul Kemp, Anton Pointner, Hubert von Meyerinck, Alexander Granach, Rosa Valetti, Angelo Ferrari, Fritz Grünbaum.
A gem!
A graceful comedy, full of romantic yearnings. Willi Forst as the hero just makes you watch him constantly, reading his thoughts on his face. The soundtrack was wonderful, with some lovely songs. I dare you not to whistle the tunes afterwards.