Pinkus's Shoe Palace
Sally Pinkus is an German-Jewish boy who takes a job as a shoe store clerk after being expelled from school for goofing around. Soon fired for trying to court the owner's daughter, Pinkus lands another job in a more 'upmarket' shoe salon, only to be fired again, before charming a rich benefactress to fund his ultimate dream: Pinkus' Shoe Palace.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Schuhpalast Pinkus |
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Ernst Lubitsch |
| Runtime | 45 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (17 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic comedic arc through the alternating failures and triumphs of its enterprising protagonist, relying on silent-era slapstick and visual gags. It explores the contrast between social standing and innate resourcefulness.
What lingers after viewing is the cheerful resilience of its hero, a testament to an era when ambition could trump circumstance with a smile and a clever scheme. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
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With a light snack on a leisurely afternoon, for a cheerful pick-me-up.
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