Capriccio
Originally released in 1938. Capriccio is a music/comedy film. directed by Karl Ritter.
Starring Lilian Harvey, Paul Dahlke, and Aribert Wäscher
Synopsis
Lilian Harvey plays a young heiress in long-ago France named Madelon who is raised by her grandfather as a boy in order to frighten away fortune hunters. But when the old man dies, her guardian Cesaire wants to marry her off to the rich prefect Barberousse. She is tricked by Cesaire with the portrait of a young man (Viktor von Staal) which is presented to her as that of her future husband. But when Madelone discovers this scheme she flees, again in men's clothing. But on her route to escape, she meets the young man from the portrait and falls in love with him. But Madelone can't give up her disguise right now...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lilian Harvey
as Madelone alias Don Juan de Casanova
Paul Dahlke
as Césaire, ihr Vormund
Aribert Wäscher
as Präfekt Barberousse
Viktor Staal
as Fernand de Villeneuve, ein Kavalier
Paul Kemp
as Henri de Grau, sein Freund
Kate Kühl
as Gräfin Mallefougasse
Anton Imkamp
as General d'Estroux
Margot Höpfner
as Eve Mallefougasse
Hedi Höpfner
as Anais Mallefougasse
Gudrun Ady
as Klosterschülerin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capriccio about?
Lilian Harvey plays a young heiress in long-ago France named Madelon who is raised by her grandfather as a boy in order to frighten away fortune hunters. But when the old man dies, her guardian Ces...
Who directed Capriccio?
Capriccio was directed by Karl Ritter.
How long is Capriccio?
Capriccio has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Capriccio released?
Capriccio was released on August 10, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Capriccio?
The main cast of Capriccio includes Lilian Harvey, Paul Dahlke, Aribert Wäscher, Viktor Staal, Paul Kemp.