Character Relationship Map: Gobseck

Characters

• Graf Otto Hohnthal (played by Eugen Burg) — protagonist
• Jean Esther von Gobseck (played by Otto Gebühr) — protagonist

  A lead character in the 1924 German silent drama, portrayed by Otto Gebühr.

• Bürovorsteher (played by Hermann Picha) — supporting
• Wirtschafterin (played by Clementine Plessner) — supporting

  A lead character in the film, portrayed by Clementine Plessner.

• Hermine (played by Lissi Lind) — supporting
• Horst (played by Ernst Hofmann) — minor
• Paronon Plessnitz (played by Gertrud de Lalsky) — minor
• Gerda (played by Evi Eva) — minor
• Frh. v. Landes (played by Emil Mamelok) — minor

Key Relationships

• Wirtschafterin → Gerda (Social Associate)
• Graf Otto Hohnthal → Horst (Conflict Rival)
• Hermine → Paronon Plessnitz (Social Associate)
• Frh. v. Landes → Graf Otto Hohnthal (Social Peer)
• Horst → Gerda (Romantic Pair)
• Graf Otto Hohnthal → Paronon Plessnitz (Social Acquaintance)
• Bürovorsteher → Jean Esther von Gobseck (Professional Subordinate)
• Graf Otto Hohnthal → Hermine (Romantic Interest)
• Jean Esther von Gobseck → Wirtschafterin (Professional Employer)
• Graf Otto Hohnthal → Jean Esther von Gobseck (Professional Financial Patron)

Story Analysis

A 1924 silent drama exploring financial pressure, social hierarchy, and personal alliances through dual protagonists.

Plot Progression

1. Establishing the Ledger
2. Social Currents
3. The Breaking Point
4. Final Reckoning