Character Relationship Map: Regine

Characters

• Regine (played by Luise Ullrich) — protagonist

  A young woman who feels burdened by her uncle's behavior and hopes for a modest home and marriage with someone she loves. She becomes Frank Reynold's wife and prefers his company to social events with...

• Frank Reynold (played by Anton Walbrook) — supporting

  A German who has lived away from home for ten years and is praised by the Arizona Dam workers for his generosity. He grows close to Regine and marries her; when he introduces her to Floris Bell, they...

• Floris Bell (played by Olga Tschechowa) — supporting

  A woman in Frank Reynold's social circle who seeks his company at the dam workers' celebration. Others notice her interest in him and the jealousy it causes. After Frank marries Regine, he introduces...

• Keller (played by Eduard von Winterstein) — supporting

  Keller is identified in the police matter concerning Robert Keller, Regine's brother. Robert arrives at Regine's home in distress, demands money and a coat, and says he must leave because people are p...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Regine → Keller (Family Sister And Brother) — Keller arrives distressed and demands money and a coat so he can leave because people are pursuing him. Regine gives him what she can, but he blames her when she has no more money and escapes.

  Robert, identified in the police summons as Robert Keller, arrives and is described as Regine's brother.

• Floris Bell → Frank Reynold (Romantic Jealous Suitor) — Floris's interest in Frank creates jealousy around the celebration, though Frank later presents Regine as his wife.

  At the celebration, Floris seeks Frank's company, and the people around them notice her interest in him and the jealousy it causes.

• Regine → Frank Reynold (Family Wife And Husband) — Their marriage and affection are established as Regine prefers spending time with Frank and hopes for a small home and a life with someone she likes.

  Frank introduces Regine to Floris as his wife, and the narration states they have been married for fourteen days.

Story Analysis

The supplied plot follows Regine from a new marriage and domestic hopes into a family crisis that ends with unanswered questions at a police summons.

Plot Progression

1. The Dam Celebration — The Arizona Dam is completed after five years of collective labor, and the workers celebrate. Frank is praised, answers a reporter's questions about home, and draws Floris's attention.
2. A Marriage Takes Shape — Regine shares her hopes for a small home and marriage with Frank. Their relationship develops into marriage, and Frank introduces her to Floris as his wife.
3. Waiting for Frank — Regine prefers Frank's company and receives a telegram while he is away. Its reassurance that he is returning sooner than expected precedes a night when she is alone and the anticipated gathering is n...
4. Keller's Desperate Visit — A visitor asks to stay on Regine's sofa before Keller arrives in distress, saying he must leave because people are pursuing him. Regine gives him money and a coat, but he blames her when she cannot gi...
5. Summoned as a Witness — The Berlin Chief of Police summons Regine in the matter of Robert Keller. Police ask whether her brother has contacted her, but the available dialogue ends before she answers or the consequences are k...