"This film was first shown on 08-27-1927 in Berlin at the Alhambra Cinema." "The length of the film was then 2565 meters." "This version is based on a contemporary nitrate copy from the archives of... the Deutschen Kinemathek, which was copied into the Bundesarchiv-Filmarchiv." "The film is currently 2286 meters long." "The Beggar from the Dome of Cologne" "A crime film by Dr. Emanuel Alfieri" "Directed by:" "Photography by:" "Sets by:" "Unit Manager:" "The Players:" "The hotel manager:" "Rudolf Hilberg The chief of police:" "Eugen Jensen" "The insurance agent:" "Hugo Flink" "Manufactured by:" "Rental within Germany:" "First Act" "An international gang of burglars and conmen is active in several large European cities, and has now moved its activities to Cologne." "Tom Wilkens, one of the best officers of the international crime police is on his way to Cologne." ""Does the room I reserved have a view of the Dome?"" ""Stabbed!"" ""To police headquarters!"" ""The beggar of the Dome..."" ""I've been stabbed?"" ""That's the price he paid for standing on my spot."" ""We received your telegram last night." "Inspector Winkler was... immediately ordered to guard the Dome square." "One of the gang... must have recognised him under his beggar disguise, and stabbed him." "Nevertheless the case is still baffling."" "international burglar gang disappeared from brussels stop suspect they... are working in cologne stop inconspicuously keep an eye on hotels in town stop sending our inspector wilkens with special orders." "international police search unit, sector brussels" ""You'll permit me, colleague, to be present at the interrogation?"" ""The corpse in person!"" ""We haven't brought you here for fun."" ""What do you want from me -- why was I arrested?"" ""We've brought you here because we believe you are involved in a case we have to solve."" ""I imagine it's about the stabbed offi- cer... but I had nothing to do with that."" ""Our crime inspector Winkler asked you yesterday..."" ""...forced me..."" ""...all right, ordered you, to let him take your place for a few hours in the execution of his duty."" ""I let him have my spot, and that's all I know."" "End of Act 1" "Act 2" "The next day." ""Tünnes?"" ""I suspect this man of having recognised me, and pretending to be drunk in order to delay me."" ""...pretending to be drunk?" "Tünnes is drunk 364 times a year."" ""Just don't drown!"" ""At least my guest role as beggar has resulted in one success... here!"" ""This encrypted note was pressed into my hand by a driver." "So the beggar must--"" "Inspector Wilkens Hotel Exelsior" ""So you have been recognised, and they know that you are staying at Hotel Excelsior."" ""Nevertheless, go ahead and release the beggar now " "I'm leaving Excelsior Hotel, but I'll arrange a little surprise."" ""Could I speak to Mr. Marquis of Puissac?"" ""I'm Mabel Strong!"" ""I received this telegram from my representative."" "marquis de puissac only relative on mother's side stop recommend a visit during... european tour and his advice in all matters." "smith strong motor ltd." ""What... you are little Mabel?"" ""Americans... from America."" ""All right, Mabel, it's settled!" "We'll spend the carnival at Hotel Excelsior."" ""You handled that telegram situation brilliantly!"" ""Now you definitely have her convinced that you're her uncle."" "Some people are highly interested in the important guests visiting for the carnival." "When important men travel..." "From the society pages:" "Famous Indian indus- trialist Darindo from Bombay, known for... his extraordinary wealth and his large jewelry collection, has decided to leave Paris... on an excursion to Cologne, to experience the famous carnival in our home town." "...and another person reads the announcement." "End of act 2." "Act 3." "Rose Monday." "(the high point of the carnival)" "Carolus Caesar Müller - private detective" "Napoléon Bonaparte Schmitz - private detective" ""For the personal surveillance of your important guests we recommend our services."" ""The Indian is staying in rooms 19 to 24."" ""...for your personal safety and exclusively at your disposal."" ""We have worked with the famous Tom Wilkens before."" ""The jewelry in this case is of immeasurable value."" ""I've managed to reserve a table for us next to the Indian."" ""When the fake beggars bother you tonight, look to the Indian for protection... and through that... acquaintance."" ""The carnival prince's car!"" ""Let me introduce you: my niece, Mabel Strong" " Mme Madeleine Tréville."" "Indian - jewels - hotel safe" "End of act 3." "Act 4." ""Can't you see that the lady isn't enjoying your clowning?"" ""...thanks to the kind intervention by this gentleman..."" ""We've already met once, earlier today."" ""The case -- the jewels -- stolen!"" ""I feel sorry for the thieves - the apparatus in the case will put anyone opening it... in mortal danger, if they don't know how it works."" ""...at least... the damage is covered by the insurance company."" ""Stop!" "Don't touch it!"" ""An outsider opening the case will put everyone's life in danger."" ""Emil must help us!"" "End of act 4." "Act 5." ""Since your company is not yet sure of the amount of financial damage done... it would be best if you talk to the Indian personally tomorrow."" ""I have another house call to make;" "I must go see Miss Mabel Strong."" ""Miss Mabel Strong?" "May I?"" ""No, Miss Strong is staying a bit further down the hall."" ""I would like to insure myself against accidents during my Europe travels."" ""That's all very well, Emil!" "But you won't be able to open our case."" "In the event of death by accident, double the insurance amount of 1 million... will be paid to the Marquis de Puissac, the sole heir." ""Emil - you're our man!"" ""How did you enjoy Brussels?"" ""I haven't been to Brussels yet." "I planned to visit there on my return journey."" ""So your uncle was there by himself?" "And I envied him... for his good fortune in always being so near to you!"" ""He hasn't had that good fortune for very long yet " "I only met this enviable uncle of mine a few days ago."" ""I was surprised myself when I got the telegram from America saying that I have a close relative here!"" "marquis de puissac only relative on mother's side stop recommend a visit during european tour and his advice in all matters." ""How convenient for your uncle that he found this niece now."" ""No pain, no gain."" ""No pain, no gain."" ""...so: was it an enemy or a rival?"" ""Be ruthless, Madeleine, and give us answers!"" "End of act 5." "Act 6." ""Without your enviable uncle?"" ""The Marquis has gone back to Bonn, and made me promise to visit him there tomorrow."" ""May I offer to accompany you?"" ""Still carnival, is it?"" ""Not carnival - work!"" ""Won't you drop your mask, too?"" ""No pain, no gain."" ""Defeated!"" ""How much of the insurance payment for my stolen case do you want?"" ""Would half be satisfactory?"" ""Then - half it is... colleague!"" ""Miss, your car is ready."" ""You'll find them in the breakfast room!"" "International police" ""Thank you for your efforts, but I'll discuss my insurance claim for the stolen case personally with one of your directors."" ""Of course, as you wish - though I have experience with bigger cases too."" ""Miss Mabel Strong can confirm that I insured her yesterday for a quite substantial sum."" ""So you have it out for the American lady."" ""Half the money, colleague!"" "End of act 6." "Act 7." ""To insurance company 'Agrippina'!"" ""A gripping operation, isn't it, Mr Wilkens?"" ""Wait for me outside." "I'll make short work of this guy."" ""Not a step further!"" ""You update him about everything " " I'll drive the car."" ""All OK - at 21 MPH the apparatus will activate - the poison gases should sedate her."" ""You'll be so kind as to drive us where I ask you to, won't you, colleague?" "To police headquarters!"" ""Yes, yes, 'the Indian' is Tom Wilkens!"" ""Here's the key to the beggar's hideout - you deal with the so-called Marquis - I don't have the time."" ""To Bonn, the waterway is the shortest way."" ""March!" "Or the bomb will blow!"" ""See, there are still competent detectives in the world."" ""Dear Mabel, sadly life isn't like the movies - this is where we go our separate ways."" "The End."