The title of this German romantic melodrama translates to A Heart's Foul Play. O. W. Fischer stars as Peter van Booven, an opportunistic young rake who intends to marry a wealthy young lady named Sybilla (Ruth Leuwerick), who is suffering from a terminal illness. At first interested in Sybilla only for her money, Peter eventually falls truly in love with her. Through her courageous and selfless example, Peter undergoes a moral regeneration. Though maudlin in the extreme, Ein Herz Spielt Falsch performed well at the box office in Germany and the rest of Europe, thanks in great part to the popularity of O. W. Fischer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi