Despite the title "Sex in chains" this film is hardly tawdry.Taken in its historical context,the subject material is surprisingly enlightened for the time.A man imprisoned and denied the company of his wife turns to a male inmate for companionship.This and the overwhelming humiliation of his imprisonment lead to his self destruction. Any sexual relationship between the two male characters is only very slightly hinted at,never the less the intent is clear to the viewer.I believe this film along with others made in and around the 1920's were part of a movement of "social enlightenment films" made in Germany,obviously before the Nazi's took charge.This one was dealing with Prison reform.If you are a student of film or love silent movies,or just a good drama.I recommend this film.
Review of Sex in Chains
