this be a must see movie . werner peter and all the other cast member deliver superb performance . it have get an ensemble of top german character actor play together on the same high level a we be use to get from the best of preston sturges movie . the photography of robert baberske be a sheer delight and both lighting and framing be masterly do . if you have enjoy fritz lang m than you certainly will enjoy this one . the appeal of the story and character may a bit more specific german and but the moral and message be timeless and be true to all western society . comedic film jewel like this be not make anymore this make it even less understandable that there be no dvd version around yet . ( i know for certain that a top notch flawless negative for a digital transfer exists . ) .