this wicked satire of imperialistic germany during reign of wilhem 11 be make in east germany . it be from a heinrich mann novel and write by fritz staudte and direct by wolfgang staudte and these last 2 gentleman give u and a few year prior the heavy drama and rotation and murderer be among u . this 1951 movie be a pleasant change of pace . the pace be fast and furious a all satire be suppose to be . there be a few song at the beginning and i think i would have like a few more . the acting by all be first rate and all production value be equally good . rating represent ( out of4 ) 82 point ( out of 100 ) imdb 7 ( out of 10 ) .