Die falsche Asta Nielsen

Die falsche Asta Nielsen

Asta Nielsen, who was at this time at the height of her popularity, shines here in a self-reflective dual role: she plays both herself and her double, the barber’s daughter Bolette. Bolette is aware of the similarity between them and by chance comes into possession of some of the silent film star’s old garments. When she takes on the star’s identity, she turns everything topsy-turvy in her hometown. However, she cannot keep up the deception for long before she is overwhelmed by the assailing admirers and cannot tolerate the champagne. She is then of course rescued by the appearance of the real Asta.