Der 13. Oktober – 1. Der durchbrochene Kreis (1949) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew Thorndike and produced by DEFA. As part of Thorndike’s early post-war work, the film explores historical and political themes relevant to postwar Germany. While specific details about its content are limited, it reflects the director’s emerging style and his role in shaping East German documentary cinema.
Noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until her aunt Masa convinces Shukichi that unless he marries off his 27-year-old daughter soon, she will likely remain alone for the rest of her life.
The Wind in the Willows: Concise version of Kenneth Grahame's story of the same name. J. Thaddeus Toad, owner of Toad Hall, is prone to fads, such as the newfangled motor car.
Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations.
Jack Garrett interrupts a stagecoach holdup where he meets Fuzzy (The town's stagecoach driver, station agent, baggage agent, and sheriff) and banker Jim Thorn.
