The Checkered Raincoat
Der karierte Regenmantel
Synopsis
Fashion salesman Amadeus flirts with the secretary when his wife Emma pays him an unexpected visit. She asks for a new coat. He gives her a checkered raincoat from his storage. At home she meets her friend Gritti, who is excited by the new garment. Emma lends it to her for a rendezvous with her fiancé. On his way home Amadeus spots Gritti leaving the house. Due to the coat he mistakes her for his wife and follows close behind. At the same time he is observed by Emma who begins her own pursuit. When Grittti enters a streetcar with her fiancé, Amadeus assumes deceit. He loses track of the couple and starts to make eyes at a young pedestrian. Emma is outraged and decides to move in with her mother, who suggests a divorce lawyer. Amadeus finds his home empty and calls the same lawyer. A meeting with the married couple is arranged for the next morning.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Mack
- Original Title
- Der karierte Regenmantel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
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What is The Checkered Raincoat about?
Fashion salesman Amadeus flirts with the secretary when his wife Emma pays him an unexpected visit. She asks for a new coat. He gives her a checkered raincoat from his storage. At home she meets her friend Gritti, who is excited by the new garment. Emma lends it to her for a rendezvous with her fiancé. On his way home Amadeus spots Gritti leaving the house. Due to the coat he mistakes her for his wife and follows close behind. At the same time he is observed by Emma who begins her own pursuit. When Grittti enters a streetcar with her fiancé, Amadeus assumes deceit. He loses track of the couple and starts to make eyes at a young pedestrian. Emma is outraged and decides to move in with her mother, who suggests a divorce lawyer. Amadeus finds his home empty and calls the same lawyer. A meeting with the married couple is arranged for the next morning.
Who directed The Checkered Raincoat?
The Checkered Raincoat was directed by Max Mack.
Who stars in The Checkered Raincoat?
The principal cast of The Checkered Raincoat includes Eugen Burg, Roda Felsegg.
When was The Checkered Raincoat released and how long is it?
The Checkered Raincoat was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 31m.