Cast: Ellen Frank

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Hansi Knoteck · Ellen Frank · Kurt Fischer-Fehling · Friedrich Kayßler

Synopsis The Girl from the Marsh Croft (1935) is a cinematic adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's short story, "Das Mädchen...". This film is part of Douglas Sierck's extensive collection of melodramas, a genre in which he was widely recognized as a master....

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Marianne Koch · Michael Cramer · Joe Stöckel · Linda Geiser

Synopsis Waltz King (1955) is a vibrant remake in color and Cinemascope of a classic 1930s German operetta film. The story unfolds in the carefree and elegant court of Munich during the 1850s, where a charming tale of romance blossoms amidst...

Direction Robert A. Stemmle

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Ellen Frank · Inge Conradi · Annemarie Sörensen

Synopsis So ein Flegel (1934) follows the renowned author Hans Pfeiffer as he encounters difficulties in guiding his newest theatrical production, a story centered around a high school class. Pfeiffer is advised that his lack of personal experience with traditional schooling...

Direction Victor Janson

Cast Mártha Eggerth · Wolfgang Liebeneiner · Ida Wüst · Leo Slezak

Synopsis Die blonde Carmen (1935) follows the journey of a renowned Hungarian revue performer who seeks respite in the countryside. After overhearing a disparaging conversation about actresses, she cleverly decides to disguise herself as a simple peasant girl. Her performance is...

Direction Robert A. Stemmle

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Rudolf Platte · Annemarie Sörensen · Oskar Sima

Direction Paul Verhoeven II

Cast Hans Söhnker · Alexander Golling · Otto Wernicke · Anni Markart

Direction Fritz Wendhausen

Cast Hans Albers · Lucie Höflich · Marieluise Claudius · Ellen Frank

Synopsis Peer Gynt (1934) follows the life of Peer, the offspring of Jon Gynt, a man once held in high esteem. Jon squandered his inheritance on extravagant living, eventually leaving his family in debt and forcing him to abandon his farm...

Direction Bernhard Sinkel

Cast Lina Carstens · Fritz Rasp · Herbert Bötticher · Ellen Mahlke

Synopsis Lina Braake (1975) follows the unexpected journey of 82-year-old Lina Braake, portrayed by Lina Carstens, who finds herself abruptly evicted from her long-term apartment in Germany. The film delves into the challenges faced by Lina as she is compelled to...