"Die Bergkatze" or "The Wild Cat" is a German 80-minute silent film from almost 100 years ago. This was directed by filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch when he moved from acting to directing (and writing in this case too), but still a couple years before his big breakthrough in Hollywood. Lead actress and title character is Pola Negri in here, who was already quite a star back then despite her young age. And of course, it is a black-and-white film. There are some dramatic moments in here, but it is mostly a comedy. Unfortunately I must say I never thought this was a truly funny or entertaining watch. Most of the moments felt like unfunny scenes from Chaplin or Lloyd films from a couple years earlier already. Fairly disappointing overall and I do not recommend the watch. Negri also did not impress me much and the only memorable thing here is how much she resembles the young Helena Bonham Carter. Not recommended.
Review of The Wildcat
