Menschen im Rausch (1921)

Professor Munk is a respected and successful composer. After a premiere, he meets the beautiful and unscrupulous whore Asta on the street and falls completely in love with her. He leaves his wife and child for her, performs with her at the Tingeltangel, and does not realize that she is only taking advantage of his wealth and fame. And while Asta keeps climbing, Munk's unstoppable downfall begins.