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Directed by Richard Schneider-Edenkoben, Wie einst im Mai leans on a strong ensemble — Hans Zesch-Ballot, Paul Klinger, Dieter Borsche — 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 1938.
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