Baby
Originally released in 1932. Baby is a music/comedy film. directed by Karel Lamač. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anny Ondra, Anton Walbrook, and Kurt Lilien
Synopsis
The daughter of the Parisian countess Lafitte, named "Baby", is supposed to go to an English boarding school, but she's much more interested in variety shows. Nevertheless, she travels with her friend Susette to London, who also wants to make a career for herself as a showgirl. During the journey, Baby is mistakenly considered to be a showgirl and she does nothing to dissuade two young English lords from believing so. The girls continue to live under false pretenses even when they arrive in England, with Baby being a soloist with the group "Babies" and Suzette passing herself off as the Contessa Lafitte for school exams. At the end -- a double marriage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Anny Ondra
as Baby
Anton Walbrook
as Lord Cecil
Kurt Lilien
as Danton
Margarete Kupfer
as Dantons Frau / wife of Danton
Olly von Flint
as Dantons Tochter
Albert Paulig
as Graf Lafitte / Count Lafitte
Lotte Spira
as Gräfin Lafitte / Countess Lafitte
Willy Stettner
as Lord James
Emilie Unda
as Miss Fitz
Eva Tinschmann
as Miss Hennimore
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Vandor Film GmbH (Les Films E.F.) (Paris)
- Ondra-Lamac-Film GmbH (Berlin)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baby about?
The daughter of the Parisian countess Lafitte, named "Baby", is supposed to go to an English boarding school, but she's much more interested in variety shows. Nevertheless, she travels with her fri...
Who directed Baby?
Baby was directed by Karel Lamač.
How long is Baby?
Baby has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Baby released?
Baby was released on December 19, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baby?
The main cast of Baby includes Anny Ondra, Anton Walbrook, Kurt Lilien, Margarete Kupfer, Olly von Flint.