This film is shot from October 27th to late November 1927 at
the Ufa-Ateliers in Neubabelsberg.
On December 16th 1927, the Censors (Filmprüfstelle Berlin)
authorize it for projection (document: B. 17615, Jv).
The DP version is authorized on March 29th 1928 (document B. 18583, Jv).
The premier showing takes place
on February 10th 1928
in Berlin at the Ufa-Palast am Zoo.
At
the film's start, great excitement reins in the household of the young
couple, Hercules Maier and his wife, because all are awaiting the
stork's arrival.
The
main person is Maier's mother-in-law who commands in the household and
strongly interferes between the young marriage partners.
But,
as often occurs in a marriage, tiny occurrences have important
consequences.
Soon,
the loving husband is completely pushed into the background as
everything revolves around the "little darling" who, unconsciouslySoon,
the loving husband is completely pushed into the background as
everything revolves around the "little darling" who, unconsciously,
controls the entire family. Suddenly, nothing is good enough anymore.
The whole household is turned topsy-turvy.
Like
a Master Sergeant, the good mother-in-law acts in the best interests of
her daughter and, while the ladies buy "absolutely essential" things,
the poor husband sits at home, oppressed by so much love, and takes care
of his little daughter. With ample opportunity to reflect on his
situation, he wonders how he will fulfill all the demands Like
a Master Sergeant, the good mother-in-law acts in the best interests of
her daughter and, while the ladies buy "absolutely essential" things,
the poor husband sits at home, oppressed by so much love, and takes care
of his little daughter. With ample opportunity to reflect on his
situation, he wonders how he will fulfill all the demands being
made upon him.
Hercules
Hercules even has to go out for meals
now, because the ladies no longer have any time left over for cooking.
But
what won't a man do out of love? Above all he must earn money.
To
this end, Hercules To
this end, Hercules accepts any and all work
that comes along, shying away from nothing.
Unfortunately, this brings him into conflict with his family. The
couple's happiness soon begins to fade because, where previously
Hercules spent evenings at home, now he must go out to work,
Unfortunately, this brings him into conflict with his family. The
couple's happiness soon begins to fade because, where previously
Hercules spent evenings at home, now he must go out to work,
which displeases his wife.
One
day, as his wife accompanies him to his place of work (in desperation he
has accepted a job as busboy), One
day, as his wife accompanies him to his place of work (in desperation he
has accepted a job as busboy), an unhappy set
of circumstances leads to their break-up.
When
Hercules returns home, he finds the house empty When
Hercules returns home, he finds the house empty and,
as a result of the separation from his wife and child, enters
a state of complete breakdown and spirals into
depression.
But
once again, coincidence plays an important role in his life.
As an
honest man, he receives a big reward for returning something that he
finds. Now, had everything gone without a hitch, his financial
problems would have been over.
But,
pursued by bad luck, he becomes sort of celebrity, which should have
been a source of great happiness for him. He begins a new life. Thinking
of his child, he chooses a new profession that pleases and satisfies
him. In his home there is once again happiness and prosperity.
In
the same house, totally withdrawn, Mrs. Maria Maier is totally dedicated
to raising her daughter. She doesn't imagine that her husband lives
nearby. But one day the two of them happen to see each other
unexpectedly.
Hercules who is deeply attached to his family and loves them dearly,
tries to approach his wife again. The child that unconsciously led to
the couple's breakup now becomes the go-between between the two parents.
