Misery and Fortune of Woman

Misery and Fortune of Woman

1930
1h 5m
6.4

6.4/10

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Overview

This film shows contrasting views of women with problematic pregnancies and the outcomes resulting when they seek out a back-alley abortionist, a trained and licensed abortion provider in a clinic, or an obstetrician capable of performing a Caesarian Section. The full film appears to be lost, but shortened versions, including one with dialogue scenes added in Germany in 1935, can be found on the internet. Additionally, Eisenstein's role in making the picture remains unclear: did he direct some or all of it, just edit it, or merely leave it to Alexandrov and Tisse to make? Released in the USA 1930 in a 65 minute (5800 ft.) version with English intertitles and a music track under the title BIRTH.

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
Praesens-Film
Production Countries
Switzerland
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Original Title Frauennot - Frauenglück
Release Date February 5, 1930
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt0136963

Cast

Johannes Steiner
Johannes Steiner

Key Crew

Lazar Wechsler
Producer
Eduard Tisse
Director
Grigori Aleksandrov
Writer