""Certain brief shots without image were retained here with respect to the original soundtrack."" ""THE GREAT LOVE"" "Tickets!" "No, no, no, my friend..." "Believe me, you're focusing on the bad." "Things are improving, day by day." "But for you, gentlemen, I have a fantastic new invention:" "Jungle... an elixir for the regrowth of hair." "Every night, at bedtime, apply seven drops to your scalp." "No, no, no, my friend, that's no longer an excuse." "The war's been over ten years." "And now where are we?" "The effect is phenomenal!" "In a few days, little hairs appear in the treated area." "After six weeks of regular application..." "Your flowing tresses will bring honor to our product." "Jungle!" "Tickets, gentlemen." " When do we arrive in Vienna?" " At 7:30." " Half an hour?" " Yes." "Thank you." " Thank you." " Pardon me..." "You've come from afar, no?" "Blumberg, Warsaw, Moscow, Tbilisi..." "You've been travelling three days?" "Wrong..." "He's from the Caucasus." "He's been at least 20 days on train." "You ever been to school?" "He dropped something." " You're not going to read it?" " Why not?" ""Mother, why haven't I heard from you?" "I've gotten used to life in this prison camp."" "A prisoner of war!" "What's her name?" ""RETURN TO SENDER." "recipient DECEASED."" "His mother's dead." "That's why he's so quiet." "191 7..." "And this is 1927." "It's been 10 years, Mr. Sontag, and he's still in mourning?" "Your intelligence has taken leave." "He might very well be in mourning..." "Even after 10 years, if he was a good son." "And it's none of your business." "You dropped something." "Oh, thank you." "What rain!" "Itjust won't quit..." "Things can only get better." "Let's hope." "So, Mrs. Wiesinger, what will it be today?" "50 grams of coffee.... 100 grams of ground coffee..." "A half-loaf of bread..." "And a bar of soap... 5... 9..." "And 6 makes 15.... 1 shilling and 55." "Can you put it on my tab?" "The tab, again?" "Listen, if you keep adding to it, you'll never be able to pay it off." "Just once more." "The times are hard." " Fine, but it's the last time." " Thank you, and goodnight." "Goodnight, Mrs. Wiesinger." " Frieda!" " Coming." "...2, 3, 4, 5 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5..." "There must be an error." "...1 , 2, 3, 4, 5..." " Jack of hearts!" " And then what?" "There must be an error." "Why must there be an error?" "Jack of hearts..." "Are you still waiting for a jack of hearts?" " Why not?" " Oh, please." "My poor woman." "My jack of hearts is my Franz." "I'm certain he'll return soon." " Your son, Franz?" " Yes." "10 years after the war?" "How can you believe that?" " l dreamt it." " Dreamt?" "Don't make such silly eyes and listen..." "Listen, Rose, in my heart I've always had hope..." "All these years... that he'll return one day." "And when I went to the ministry the last time, three months ago..." "And they still told me they considered him missing..." "But there was no proof that he was dead." "And Rosa, for three days now I've known..." "He's alive!" "He'll return, it must be true!" "It must be true!" "I had the same dream, three days in a row." "I saw him before me..." "So clearly..." "So distinctly!" "For me, it was absolutely real." "As if he was already here." "My son has returned home." "And you see, Rosa, I put him to bed." "Over there." "I tucked him in..." "And he went to sleep." "After so many years... he went to sleep for the first time... close to his mother." " Evening, Mrs. Frieda." " Evening, Anny." "I must speak to you..." "End of the line..." "The other day, papa told me suddenly:" ""Anny, your mother and I have been thinking..." "Dr. Steinlechner is the right man for you."" " Ace of clubs." " You see?" "I have nothing against Mr. Steinlechner." "But marriage..." "I always imagined it differently." "Seven of spades... that won't do!" "And you've told this to your father?" "Yes." "But he told me:" ""Once married, you'll get used to each other."" "You must come tomorrow." "Listen, child, such a crowd..." "And your father might not appreciate it." "Why not?" "And it's my birthday, I'll invite who I please." "Right, it's her birthday and she'll invite who she pleases." "I beg of you." "Then you can meet Mr. Steinlechner" "And if you tell me he's a good man... I'll believe you." "And if you don't like him?" "Then I'll tell your father." "I'll tell him: "Mr. Huber..." "We've known each other for nearly 30 years." "You and my late husband, you started out together." "You're successful." "You're now a rich man." "But my heart is always honest... so I'll speak frankly." "I will never accept... you forcing Anny into this marriage." "That girl is young, give her a little more time."" "Marvelous!" "You'll really do that?" " l've had an idea!" " What's that?" "Before you jump in the water, give me yourjacket." "Jump, me?" "I have no intention." " Are you traveling?" " Me?" "I used to play down there at the canal when I was a young boy." " Excuse me..." " You're welcome." " l have another idea." " Yeah?" "Offer me a cigarette, then." "Sure, here." "Goodbye." "Do you have the hour, please?" " 8:15." " Thank you." "He's made us wait again, ma'am. lt's shameful." "It truly is shameful to make such a pretty woman wait." " Who are you?" " Fritz Eckstein, editor." " What do you want?" " To wish you goodnight..." "And introduce you to my friend..." "Albert von Germer." "What impertinence!" "What a grouch!" "What do you think, Albert?" "It's true, right..." "Come, little one." "There he is, finally!" "Ferdel, why'd you make me wait so long?" "Business, my dear, business." "You have no clue how busy I've been." "My lord!" "Erika!" "What happened?" "Incredible!" "This'll make the papers!" "He's got her!" "A thousand times thank you!" "I must go, before she catches a cold." "Yes, go quickly." "You were fantastic!" "A real hero!" "Sure... hand me my jacket." "Hold it a second!" "But... where'd he go?" "At least give me your name!" " You jumped after all." " Yeah..." "You're a marvelous guy!" "I need to find a roof for the night." "Thanks..." "I have an address here..." "You know where it is?" "...actjust for you." "Just like the theater, no?" "Amateur theater, at least." "Steinlechner will play a Spanish toreador." "Until tomorrow." " Goodnight." " Goodbye." " Goodbye." " Goodnight." " Goodnight." "An adorable girl." " The exact opposite of her father." "In 191 4, I was but a simple coachman." "At the end of the war..." "Huber  Co. had only two taxis." "Today, we have 160... and the three biggest garages in Vienna." "It's fine, Amalia..." "The gentleman would certainly like to know... who his future father-in-law is." "And our humble palace... I'm sure it suits him fine." "Isn't that right?" "Of course." "Even if the Counts of Sturmfels no longer live here." "Excuse me, Mr. Huber, but wouldn't it be possible..." "Shouldn't I discuss this an instant with Ms. Anny?" "Face to face... nevermind." "Modern nonsense!" "Once you two are married... you'll have plenty of time to chat." "If you say so..." "Thank you." "Well, there you are, our Anny." " Did I leave you waiting?" " A little." "My respects." "I allowed myself to give you..." "No big deal." "My respects..." " Hello." "I know Huber more than you." "You judge him wrongly." "If you say so..." "Goodnight, sleep well." "Goodnight." ""THE UNKNOWN LlFE-SAVER"" "Rosa!" " What's wrong?" " Look!" " Who's that?" " Don't you recognize him?" " Who?" " lt's my Franz." "Don't you recognize him?" " But that's not him." "Come with me, you'll see." "I'm certain it's him, you'll see." "Look at this." "It's the same face... the same eyes, nose, chin..." "Obviously, there's been some change." "This photo was taken before the war." "1 4 years ago." "But look at that forehead, that mouth..." "Then it's him." " You see." " Wait, there's something more:" ""See article inside" ""AN ACT OF COURAGE." "About today's cover picture." "Last night, our contributor Fe witnessed... quite by chance, the exploits of a courageous stranger... who risked his own life... to rescue an infant from drowning in the Danube."" " Where are you going?" " To the paper." " The paper?" " lt says right there, no?" ""Our contributor Fe..."" "There's no Mr. Fe here." "But it says right here:" ""Our contributor Fe..."" "Ah, our contributor F.E." "You're undoubtedly thinking of our editor Fritz Eckstein." "Second floor, room six." " Thank you." "Second floor, room six, editor Eckstein." "This is the editor Eckstein." "Yes, please?" "Treat soft corns with lemon juice?" "You really need to write to our "Doctor's Mailbox"." "Come in." "Editor Eckstein, please." "What is it?" "Look at this, Mr. Editor, this picture..." "What a handsome portrait!" "Have a look." "It's really him." "My, my..." " And we didn't believe him." " "The unknown life-saver."" "Here you go, Unknown Life-saver." " There you are." " Thanks." "Later, Ferri." " Later." "You're going?" " Yes." "You stopping by the bank?" "Such a courageous act merits a reward, no?" " Stop it." " Are you as rich as that?" "Maybe we'll find some work today." "I have training as a mechanic... and I'll take work as a locksmith, lathe operator, driver..." "And even as a laborer, if necessary." "To take work... first they have to offer it." "I'll come along." "Perhaps I can help you." "Goodbye." " Later." "I don't understand..." "He had the good life in Russia." "A job, money.... then after 10 years, on a whim, he returns." "Here, with nobody waiting, not even a job." "I can't understand what drove him." "Homesickness." "Homesickness." " Where you going?" " To earn some cash." ""HOME FOR VETERANS OF WAR"" "My dear lady, I'll repeat again:" "I don't know where he is." "Oh no, Mr. Editor, I can't let it go that easily." "10 years I've been waiting for him." "Now that he's returned, you tell me:" ""Sorry, I don't know where he is."" "I won't budge a step... until you tell me what I need to do... to find him." "What if something has happened to my Franz?" "Nonsense!" "You must help me." "My sweet, brave, handsome Mr. Eckstein." "Alright, try the prefecture." " Hello, Toni." " Hello, Ferri." " May I use the phone?" " Yeah." "Hello?" "Connect me to 48-0-48." "Hello Mr. Inspector." "Assistant Secretary." "What do you need?" "Fine, Mr. Assistant Secretary... I hope to make an enquiry." "Enquiries: third floor, fifth door to the left." "Yes?" "With whom do I have the honor?" "What's the size of the reward for the 'life-saver'... that you wrote of in your newspaper?" "No, I'm his friend." "One..." "Two..." "Three..." "Four..." "Five!" "How may I help?" "Excuse me, Mr. Assistant Secretary..." "Head of Department, if you will." "Mr. Head of Department, please... I hope to make an enquiry." "I'm sorry, but enquiries are only between 8 and 1 1 ." "Outside of those hours... continue to ground floor right, door 1 1 ." "What, no reward?" "How stingy!" "Hello?" "Hello?" "Just a moment, what's your name?" "Are you still there?" "is this the switchboard?" "I need an enquiry." "The number of my caller." "Understood, Mr. Eckstein." "is this enquiries?" "This is the offices of Kronen Zeitung:" "48-0-48." "What is the number of the last call?" "Do not knock!" "I was sent here... for an enquiry." "Who's the imbecile that sent you?" "Mr. Head of Department, third floor." "is that so?" "Well, you must be mistaken." "The Office of Enquiries is found on this corridor... tenth door to the left." "Eleventh door to the right..." "Tenth door to the left... lt must be the 21st door." "Enquiry for relay A. Please indicate..." "When did he arrive in Vienna?" "Yesterday." "See the paper." "Yesterday?" "Useless to bother." "If he registered yesterday... his file wouldn't arrive until tomorrow, via official channels" "Official channels... thank you." "I repeat: the office of Kronen Zeitung 48-0-48... was called by 24-005." "24-005, thank you." "This is enquiry." "Office of Kronen Zeitung?" "I'll transfer you to the enquiree, Mr. Eckstein." "Yes?" "One second, let me write it." "24-005." "I'm back, Mr. Editor, without success." "And the name of the account holder?" "Look again." "They sent me from one office to another... via official channels." "But no one could help me." "I still don't know where he is." "Thank you." "But I know where he is." " You do?" " One second." "Connect me to 24-005." "Hello?" "This is the editor of Kronen Zeitung." "I must ask you..." "The last person to call from here?" "That's right, it was Ferri." " What's that you say?" " Ferri, yes." "Ferri?" "is that it?" "One second, I'll write the address." "It's fine, thank you." "This Ferri is a friend of your son." "This is his address." ""Today is today, tomorrow's tomorrow..." "Don't bother about what tomorrow brings." "Show fate your most beautiful smile... in both times of good and bad." "If we're given boon or bane... if we're handed life or even death..." "We'll just face it with a laugh... lt hardly means a thing to us." "Today is today, tomorrow's tomorrow..." "Don't bother about what tomorrow brings." "No matter what you do, life continues." "So enjoy it and sing with us." "Within the year, we'll meet around drinks..." "And if not us, then others will." "Today is today, tomorrow's tomorrow..." "Don't bother about what tomorrow brings."" "Franz, finally!" " Excuse me?" " lt's you!" " Excuse me?" " l've waited so long." "But, what's happened?" "Haven't you been waiting to see your mother?" " Yes, but..." "What a naughty child." "What a naughty child." "I have missed you terribly." " How's this?" " Come, let's go home." "Everything will be alright now." "Franz, I'll never let you part from me again." "I won't let it happen again." "Come with me back home." " Certainly, but..." " Come, Franz... we'll both return home!" "Alright, but I need to grab my hat." "The hat, yes..." "Bring your hat also!" ""Today is today, tomorrow's tomorrow..." "Why bother...?"" " He's still asleep." " Don't wake him." "Who is it?" "Well, how do you find him?" " He looks well." " Hello." "I'll be right back." "Listen, you must help me... I don't understand, I've never seen this woman before." "I don't even understand myself..." "Why did I follow her here?" "But it's the way she looks at me..." "That tremendous joy..." " Yes." "She's been waiting for this moment for 10 years." " You must tell her." " Me?" "No, I don't have the heart." "Fine, then I'll tell her myself." "Here. I saved them for you." "I hope they still fit you." "Get dressed quickly." "Come, Rosa!" "They'll be dumbfounded!" " Who?" " The Hubers." " You're going?" "Naturally." "Now, at the end of the number... the orchestra will do a drum roll." "I'll take the stage, to greet and announce..." " You don't know..." " What?" "We've been invited to a very chic party at the Huber's." "Anny will be ecstatic." " What?" " Anny only invited you." "But Franz is my son." " You'll say: "The dream..."" " Thanks. I know it." ""Ladies and gentlemen, the dream becomes reality..."" " Anny is charming in her costume." " Hold it!" "Just a second!" ""Ladies and gentlemen, the dream becomes reality." "Poetry becomes truth." "The heroine of this play that you came to see..." "My daughter Anny..." "And the hero of the play, Dr. Theobald Steinlechner..."" "now announce their engagement."" "Hell, that'll make quite an impression!" "Excuse me, but shouldn't we pose the question to Anny?" "Nonsense!" "It's meant to be a birthday surprise." "You see, it's a birthday party for Anny." "She invited me... and she'll be quite happy if you accompany me." "For the last time, I'm not going!" "Listen, Franz, do it for me." "You've been gone for so long..." "And it's my first request." "You'll see, the Hubers will be delighted." " Your son Fritz also acts?" " Yes, a wonderful actor." "We see, the dear guests are here, and we sing for you." "The princess invited you to her blissful celebration, that's why we sing merrily, that's why we sing merrily."" ""l'll give my small beautiful feet, the smallest feet in Granada, lt will steel a man for the bullfight!"" ""l'll look with my dark beautiful eyes, the most beautiful eyes in the world." "It will steel a man for the bullfight!"" ""l'll speak with my red sweet mouth, the sweetest mouth in the world." "It will steel a man for the bullfight!"" ""l'll give my feet, my eyes, my mouth..."" ""She'll give her feet, her eyes, her mouth..."" ""...to the noble bullfight of Granada!"" ""Who's coming here?"" ""A valiant man!"" "Steinlechner, how funny!" ""A valiant man!"" ""l kneel before you." "I pull my sword."" ""Fair princess of Granada!"" ""l swear by this sword" "to bring down the bull for you."" ""Fair princess of Granada!"" " Of course I'm invited!" " You?" "Ridiculous!" "You'll see that it's true!" "If Mr. Huber hears how you're treating me, you'll be fired!" " Let's drop it and leave." " No!" "And you, I advise you to announce us... lf not, it'll end pretty badly for you!" ""And even if the fight is hard, you are the prize, the victor's pr...ize!"" ""Fair princess of Granada!"" ""Where is the bull?"" ""l'm already here!"" "There, those forefeet. lt's him!" "A born actor!" ""The bull is coming!"" "What's this racket about?" ""lf rage seizes me, I'll gore you with my horn!"" ""He'll gore him!"" ""Your threats are in vain." "I will not yield." "I'm steeled by the princess' ardent glance."" ""He's steeled by the princess' ardent glance."" "Death or victory, the glory is mine!" "Behold!" "She is blowing me a kiss."" "Behold!" "She is blowing him a kiss."" " Lights!" " Let's see what's happening." "You'll see when Mr. Huber arrives!" "What is it?" "Franz has returned!" "I brought him to you at once." "And this rude man will not let me in." "Of course he can't let you in." "What were you expecting?" "And why are you here?" "But, Mr. Huber... I..." "Anny invited me." "Anny?" "Anny invited you?" "Anny can't invite whoever she wants!" "How impertinent!" "The party is completely spoiled." "But Mr. Huber, it wasn't my fault." "Your servant..." "Show her the door." "She clearly wants your money." "And another thing, you're not even Franz!" "Ladies and gentlemen, forget all this." "Return to your seats." "Have the orchestra play." "The play will resume without delay." "Forget this regrettable incident." " By God, I'll..." " Franz!" "Come, Franz, let's go back." "Come, momma." "I'm ready." "Me, too." "Anny..." "May I celebrate my birthday here?" "It's wonderful!" "Sir, I invite you to join." "With pleasure." "May I serve?" "No, today this is my job." "You are my guests." " l'll help her." " Yes." "One second, I have something important to tell you." "Your father was right." "I'm not that lady's son." "I must tell you the truth." "Let me explain how it all happened." "It's a very strange story..." "The play will resume." "Return to your seats." "Excuse us." "Conductor, music!" ""lf rage seizes me, I'll gore you with my horn!"" ""He'll gore him!"" ""He'll gore him!"" ""Your threats are in vain." "I will not yield." "I'm steeled by the princess' ardent glance."" ""He's steeled by the princess' ardent glance."" "Anny's not there." ""Death or victory, the glory is mine." "Behold!" "She is blowing me a kiss."" " Anny's not there!" "Curtains!" "Curtains!" " What's come over you?" " Anny is gone." " Gone where?" " The play is over." "But where is Anny?" "She's... gone." "Indeed, it's a strange story." "And I'm hardly a wimp." "I've seen plenty, these last few years..." "But this... I don't have the courage to tell her the truth." "What are they doing?" "They're not finished preparing dinner." "I'll go and see." "Yes, one couldn't disappoint her so cruelly." "But where will it end?" "What's taking you so long?" "We're dying of hunger." " By God!" " lt's all been eaten." "You must realize that we almost ate it all!" "It's not too serious, I have enough in the store." "First, a toast to Anny's birthday." "Of course!" "A flood!" "What a scandal!" "They say that at the end of the play... she was supposed to get engaged to Steinlechner." " ls that so?" " What a scandal!" ""Miss, shall we dance a few slow-fox steps?" "The jazz band is playing a song of love and happiness." "Would you like to dare it?" "I have a notion.... that your little heart is beating in time with the music." "A little dance at the right time, nobody has ever regretted it." ""Miss, shall we dance a few slow-fox steps?" "You always make time for that."" "Isn't my son splendid?" "Good sir, will you join me for a dance?" "I'd do so with pleasure, but I don't know how to dance." "That's not so serious, we can manage." "If you say so." ""Mister, shall we dance a few slow-fox steps?" "The jazz band plays a song of love and happiness." "Follow my request, I have a notion.... it works like a charm in time with the music." "A little dance at the right time, nobody has ever regretted it." "Mister, shall we dance a few slow-fox steps?" "You always make time for that."" "I'll accompany you home, Ms. Anny." " Goodnight" " Goodnight, Anny." " Goodnight" " Goodnight." "I should be back shortly." "The engagement is only postponed... I'll see to that, I promise you." " You promise?" " Yes." "What happened?" "is something wrong?" "What happened?" "Nothing..." "What is it?" "You have such a sad air." "It's true." "Actually, it's because the evening was very lovely..." "You don't understand, do you?" "No, he must do something." "A person like Franz can't be happy unless he has a career." "Goodnight and good dreams." "Thank you..." "Goodnight." "Ms. Anny!" "Yes... I have so many things to tell you..." "He could work in the store." "What?" "A clerk in my store?" "That's not the career for him." "If only I had a post, a career... then I could tell you everything." "And what would you tell me?" "No, there's no hope." "You, the daughter of wealthy Huber, and I..." "He'll succeed." "He must succeed!" "He'll be an important man!" "I'll buy him a taxi." "Mr. Huber started like that himself." "I'll put together all of my savings... and I'll buy him a taxi." "And even if you start from nothing... I'm convinced that you will succeed." "I believe in it." "You really think that?" "Here, here are the prices." "A cabriolet: 1 4.500..." "A taxi type A: 10,000 schillings." "10,000 schillings..." "A 200,000 schillings dowry..." "An apartment, a car..." "The future groom, one of the most renowned lawyers in Vienna." "A marriage in gold!" "And she flees from her engagement party!" "Incredible!" "A piece of work, your daughter." "What's that, my daughter?" "She's your daughter, too!" "What's this?" "An unbelievable scandal!" "I must return at once." "Tomorrow at 9:30, at the main entrance to Schonbrunn." "Unbelievable..." "The fruits of your education!" "You're as responsible as I am." "No, only a mother can answer for the education of a girl." "A father is also responsible." "Nonsense!" "So this is where we're at..." "Who knows if she'll even return before tomorrow." "Such a brat... lt's terrible... everything you must've endured these last few years." "But all that will change." "I've thought about your future." " What?" "My future?" " One second..." "Sir, may I offer you an automobile." " Excuse me?" "10,000 to buy a taxi." "Out of the question. I'll buy nothing!" "Not with your savings." " My savings?" "You'll make money with my savings for both of us." " No, I refuse." " No, I refuse." " You will accept!" "Now I've seen it all!" "Who do you think you are?" "You'll see who decides things in this house!" "You should thank the heavens... that Dr. Steinlechner still wants you." "Be reasonable." "Papa and I want nothing more than your happiness." "A husband like Mr. Steinlechner..." " A man with a bright future!" "Think on the future!" "I am old... I'd like to close my shop sometime, too." "And you'll have to provide for me." "You know, Mr. Huber also started as small... with a single taxi, and today..." "All of Vienna envies this marriage." "The papers cite him as a very talented lawyer." "What outrageous behavior!" "What were you thinking?" "Running away like that." "Shameful." " The entire party was ruined." "Who's in charge in this house?" "Get up, get dressed... and come downstairs." "I'll inform you of the rest!" "Think it over." "One day, you'll get married..." "Marry a nice girl..." "A girl like Anny... lsn't that so?" " ls this the car?" " Yes, this one." "And you want to buy it in installments... with a savings book as security?" "What's the sum in this book?" " 10,000 schillings." " lt's sufficient." " You'll be working this district?" " Yes." "Just know that until the final day of repayment... you can't sell or mortgage the car." " When do you want it delivered?" " lf possible, right now." "Very well, follow me." "But the savings book is simply a precaution... I'll repay the purchasing price myself." "Let's sign the contract." " You'll be back in an hour?" " Certainly." "As to Mrs. Wiesinger, who lives in #10... no more credit." " Okay." " Hello." " Hello." " Hello, Ms. Rosa." " Hello, Mrs. Wiesinger." " Be reasonable, Anny." " That's enough, Amalia." "Either she gets engaged tonight with Dr. Steinlechner... and promises never to see this other beggar again..." "Or she leaves this house!" "That's the last word." "Listen Anny, it's for your own good." "Don't be stupid." "What do you want exactly?" "I don't want to marry Dr. Steinlechner." ""DEAR PARENTS..."" "Talk gently with your daughter and you'll see, she'll bend." "Either she'll obey or I never want to see her again." " l'll send her the message." " Thank you." "Goodbye, Inspector." "What's he doing here, that officer?" "Franz must..." " 10 groschens worth of bonbons." " Here." " Goodbye" " Goodbye." "Well, the officer?" "Franz must go to the police station." "To the police?" "But he's perfectly innocent, he knows nothing." " What's happened?" " l falsified my savings bank book." "Oh my, the car... I must go immediately to the station." "Damn it, I've told you a thousand times:" "Knock before entering!" "My apologies, Chief Superintendent..." "Mr. Superintendent... I'm the guilty one, believe me, he knows nothing." "Believe me, I did it all by myself." "Franz is perfectly innocent." "I'll tell you everything." "2 kilos of flour, 500g of brie, 10g of butter..." " Hello." " Hello, Franz." "One moment, Mrs. Zehentbauer." "Your mother has gone to the police station." "She falsified the savings book..." "Falsified?" "I feel relieved now." "Believe me, Superintendent... I am telling you the strict truth." "God punish me if I lie." "I'm solely responsible." "Don't believe her, she's saying this to cover for me." "Don't believe him, he's covering for me." " That's ridiculous..." " l'm the responsible one..." " No, I am..." " He wasn't aware..." "Silence!" "Rude people!" "You enter without knocking... and then, you speak without authorization!" "Sit down!" "Unbelievable!" "Well..." "First, I will record your statement." " Quick, hurry up!" " l'm coming... and now." "Vienna, 1 7 September 1927." "Do you have anything to add?" " No." " ln that case, sign here." "And now, I will read over your statement:" ""This morning, I purchased a car... at the Steyr-Werke branch located on the Kartner Ring." "He granted me credit, in 20 monthly payments... without further formalities." "I deposited the savings book in question... as a form of security." "The dealer specified that the car couldn't... be sold of mortgaged before the final payment... as it remains the property of Steyr-Werke."" "And you added:" ""The seller likewise said... that an inferior sum... to that deposited with the book would have sufficed as security."" "is that correct?" " Yes." "Well, in that case, sign here." "Please rise." "I sentence you... to pay a fine... of 5 schillings." "for speeding." "And in case of non-payment, to 12 hours detention." "Mr. Superintendent, I don't know what to say." "How may I thank you?" "Here, let me pay my fine..." "And a thousand time thanks." "Very well... so that's that." "Young man, return immediately to the store... and tell him the truth." "Then, we can just erase this cursed zero... you added to the book." "That way, everything can return to normal." "And the next time you're summoned to the police station... first ask to know why before unfurling such nonsense!" "And above all, knock before entering!" " Congratulations." " Thank you." " Congratulations." " Thank you." "If you'll allow me to say... that was awfully kind on your part, Superintendent." "Out!" "And also..." "Knock before entering!" "Anny!" " Anny!" " Why didn't you show up?" "I'm here now, just as long as you'd like." "Driver, to the house, please." "She must never find out that I'm not her son." "Rosa, I have something to tell you..." "But he must never find out." "I don't want to lose him again." "That is not my son, I know it very well..." "But I love him so."