Kara Ben-Nemsi, friends and rescuees set out to free a young relative of the guardian of the treasure of the Chaldaeans 'Christian sect), who is captured for that fabulous ransom. Typical Karl May adaptation for its time offers lots of fast-paced action (and violence) and ribald humor in a clunky production.
Seven mini-stories of adultery: "Funeral Possession," a wayward widow at
her husband's funeral; "Amateur Night," angry wife becomes streetwalker
out of revenge; "Two Against One," seemingly prudish girl turns out
otherwise; "Super Simone," wife vainly attempts to divert her
over-engrossed writer husband; "At the Opera," a battle over a
supposedly exclusive dress; "Suicides," a death pact; "Snow," would-be
suitor is actually a private detective hired by jealous husband.
Slight and not really that amusing gender comedy without any depth; Shirley MacLaine is the only attraction in this anthology.
Halliwell (no star): "Humourless after-dinner entertainment."
Maltin***: "...some funny moments, some perceptive comments, but with that cast and director, it should have been much better."
