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Cinematography
Art Deco sets that cost more than most films' entire budgets.
Direction
L'Herbier's proto-music-video energy in the trading floor sequences.
Costume
Brigitte Helm's wardrobe alone deserves its own spinoff.

Director
Marcel L'Herbier
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