Masquerade in Vienna
Originally released in 1934. Masquerade in Vienna is a comedy/romance film. directed by Willi Forst.
Starring Paula Wessely, Anton Walbrook, and Peter Petersen
Synopsis
After a masked carnival ball, Gerda Harrandt, wife of the surgeon Carl Ludwig Harrandt, allows the fashionable artist Ferdinand von Heidenick to paint a portrait of her wearing only a mask and a muff. This muff however belongs to Anita Keller, in secret the painter's lover but also the fiancée of the court orchestra director Paul Harrandt. The picture is then published in the newspaper. When Paul sees it and asks von Heidenick some questions about the identity of the model, the artist is forced to improvise a story and on the spur of the moment invents a woman called Leopoldine Dur as the alleged model. Leopoldine Dur however turns out to be a real woman whose acquaintance Heidenick makes shortly afterwards.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tobis Filmkunst
- Sascha-Verleih
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masquerade in Vienna about?
After a masked carnival ball, Gerda Harrandt, wife of the surgeon Carl Ludwig Harrandt, allows the fashionable artist Ferdinand von Heidenick to paint a portrait of her wearing only a mask and a mu...
Who directed Masquerade in Vienna?
Masquerade in Vienna was directed by Willi Forst.
How long is Masquerade in Vienna?
Masquerade in Vienna has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Masquerade in Vienna released?
Masquerade in Vienna was released on September 27, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Masquerade in Vienna?
The main cast of Masquerade in Vienna includes Paula Wessely, Anton Walbrook, Peter Petersen, Walter Janssen, Olga Tschechowa.