Lucky Kids
Originally released in 1936. Lucky Kids is a romance/comedy film. directed by Paul Martin.
Starring Willy Fritsch, Lilian Harvey, and Oskar Sima
Synopsis
After completing work on the British musical Invitation to the Waltz, Lillian Harvey returned to her adopted country of Germany to star in the comedy-with-music Glueckskinder (Children of Fortune). Harvey plays Ann Garden, an unemployed actress who ends up in night court on a loitering charge. Here she meets Gil Taylor (Willy Fritsch), a struggling songwriter temporarily employed as a court reporter. Hoping to keep her out of jail, Gil impulsively tells the judge that he's engaged to Ann -- whereupon the judge, equally impulsively, marries the couple on the spot! After this inauspicious start, Ann and Gil embark upon a rocky (but tuneful) whirlwind romance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Willy Fritsch
as Gil Taylor, Reporter
Lilian Harvey
as Ann Garden
Oskar Sima
as Stoddard, Reporter
Albert Florath
as Ölmagnat Mr. Jackson
Paul Bildt
as Schnellrichter
Paul Kemp
as Frank Black, Reporter
Fred Goebel
as Bill
Erich Kestin
as Hopkins
Otto Stoeckel
as Chefredakteur Manning
Max Hiller
as Standesbeamter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Kids about?
After completing work on the British musical Invitation to the Waltz, Lillian Harvey returned to her adopted country of Germany to star in the comedy-with-music Glueckskinder (Children of Fortune)....
Who directed Lucky Kids?
Lucky Kids was directed by Paul Martin.
How long is Lucky Kids?
Lucky Kids has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Lucky Kids released?
Lucky Kids was released on September 19, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Kids?
The main cast of Lucky Kids includes Willy Fritsch, Lilian Harvey, Oskar Sima, Albert Florath, Paul Bildt.