Die Sünden der Väter
Opis filmu
Opis oryginalny: niemiecki
Because of the shiftless habits of her father Hanna is obliged to seek employment as an artist's model in Harlow's studio, where she meets Marten, a rising genius, who later has the girl pose for him. He soon shows evidence of a very high regard for the girl, which she reciprocates, losing her former affection for her childhood friend, Hans a faithful, honest and worthy young gardener. Through Harlow's influence the young artist secures a scholarship and goes to Italy for study on the eve of his departure proclaiming his love to his benefactor's daughter. Hanna, broken-hearted by her lover's treachery, falls into evil habits, finally becoming destitute. She obtains employment in Harlow's household, where she again sees Marten, who returns a celebrated artist. Unable to resist the hopelessness of her position the girl sinks to the lowest depths of misery, where she is found some time later by Marten, in seeking a model for a picture to depict the misery of the hopeless