Der Biberpelz (1937) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Household disputes and disputed evidence unfold alongside an official's misplaced suspicion and pursuit of order.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Household Under Strain

A housing and rent dispute leads to an argument over a new lodger. Fleischer arrives and promises to expose Krüger's conduct, while Adelheid remains overworked in the household.

Key Events

• Housing and Rent Dispute — A dispute over housing and unpaid rent includes a pensioner threatened with eviction. Characters: Konstrukteur Dr. Fleischer Location: A household
• Objection to a New Lodger — Krüger insists that his tenant has no right to bring in a new lodger. Characters: Konstrukteur Dr. Fleischer Location: A household
• Fleischer Arrives — Fleischer arrives with his belongings and promises to expose Krüger’s conduct. Characters: Konstrukteur Dr. Fleischer Location: The household
• Adelheid's Household Burden — Adelheid is overworked and expected to answer the master's demands despite discomfort. Characters: Adelheid Wolff Location: The household

The Baron's Public Authority

The baron announces a campaign for discipline and order at a public celebration. After learning that he spoke harshly to the sovereign, he is forced to apologize.

Key Events

• The Baron Takes Charge — The baron takes charge of Köckeritz and declares his intention to impose discipline and order. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: Köckeritz
• The Sovereign Insulted — The baron learns that he spoke harshly to the sovereign and is forced to apologize. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn, Fürst August Sigismund Location: A public celebration
• Suspicion of Fleischer — The baron and Glasenapp scrutinize Fleischer's identity and newspaper choices. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn, Schreiber Glasenapp, Konstrukteur Dr. Fleischer Location: The district office

Suspicion and Complaint

The baron and Glasenapp scrutinize Fleischer, then turn to a report that wood has been stolen. The investigation proceeds amid household tension and calls for caution.

Key Events

• The Wood Theft Complaint — Krüger reports that two meters of wood have been stolen, prompting the baron to question people. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: Köckeritz
• An Offer of a Ride — The baron offers Frau Wolff a ride home, earning her gratitude without resolving the tensions. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: Near Frau Wolff's home
• Auguste Senses an Eruption — Auguste senses that events are about to erupt as others urge caution. Characters: Auguste Wolff Location: Köckeritz

Disputed Fur Evidence

An uncertain account about a fur coat complicates the questioning. A woman reports finding Krüger's fur cap, and the baron orders it preserved for the record.

Key Events

• The Fur Coat Testimony — A witness claims to have seen a boatman wearing a fur coat, but the account is uncertain. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: An investigation
• Confused Questioning — The baron's questioning becomes confused as he examines the uncertain account. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: An investigation
• The Cap Is Found — A woman says she found Krüger's fur cap on her way to the station. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: On the way to the station
• Evidence Entered into Record — The baron insists that the cap be preserved and entered into the record despite being in a hurry. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn Location: An investigation
• Accusations Remain Unresolved — The supplied dialogue ends with disputed evidence and unresolved accusations and household conflicts. Characters: Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn, Konstrukteur Dr. Fleischer, Auguste Wolff Location: Köckeritz

Story Breakdown

• Housing Dispute — An argument over rent and lodging starts the household conflict.
  • Eviction Threat — A pensioner faces eviction amid a dispute over unpaid rent.
  • Lodger Objection — Krüger insists that his tenant cannot bring in a new lodger.
• Fleischer Arrives — The newcomer enters the household conflict and draws official suspicion.
  • Promise to Expose — Fleischer arrives with belongings and promises to expose Krüger's conduct.
  • Official Scrutiny — The baron and Glasenapp investigate Fleischer's identity and newspaper choices.
• Adelheid's Burden — The household's demands weigh on Adelheid.
  • Overworked in the House — Adelheid is described as overworked.
  • Master's Demands — She is expected to answer the master's demands despite discomfort.
• The Baron's Authority — The official proclaims order but suffers a public rebuke.
  • Discipline and Order — At a celebration, the baron declares that he will impose discipline and order.
  • Forced Apology — He learns that he spoke harshly to the sovereign and must apologize.
• Wood Theft Inquiry — A theft complaint gives the baron another reason to question people.
  • Two Meters Missing — Krüger reports that two meters of wood have been stolen.
  • People Questioned — The baron uses the complaint to question people around him.
• Wolff Household Tension — The personal tensions continue alongside the official inquiry.
  • Ride Home Offer — The baron offers Frau Wolff a ride home, and she is grateful.
  • Auguste's Foreboding — Auguste senses that events are about to erupt while others urge caution.
• Disputed Fur Evidence — Uncertain testimony and a found cap complicate the investigation.
  • Uncertain Coat Witness — A witness claims to have seen a boatman wearing a fur coat, but the account is uncertain.
  • Cap Entered into Record — A woman reports finding Krüger's fur cap, which the baron orders preserved as evidence.

Directed by

Jürgen von Alten

Key Cast

• Heinrich George — Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn
• Ida Wüst — Auguste Wolff
• Blandine Ebinger — Frau Krüger
• Fritz Odemar — Fürst August Sigismund
• Walter Bluhm — Schreiber Glasenapp