Adele Spitzeder (1972)
• September 18th, 1972 • 1h 35min
TV Movie, Comedy
Overview
The true story of Adele Spitzeder, who started her own private bank in 1870s Bavaria by promising everyone that gave her money high interest rates. Initially dubbed the "Angel of the poor", she was arrested for fraud after the whole scheme collapsed.
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