The Crime of the Century (1933)

Dr. Emil Brandt, an alienist, finds himself on the brink of a moral collapse as he struggles with the extravagant demands of his young wife. In a moment of desperation, he devises an intricate crime and, filled with dread over his intentions, pleads with the authorities to imprison him before he can act. The tension escalates as he grapples with his dark impulses, creating a gripping narrative of psychological turmoil and the search for redemption amidst chaos.