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Directed by Rudolph Bernauer, Excursion into Life leans on a strong ensemble — Felix Bressart, Charlotte Susa, Rolf von Goth — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1931.
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