The Comedians
Originally released in 1941. The Comedians is a drama film. directed by G.W. Pabst.
Starring Käthe Dorsch, Hilde Krahl, and Henny Porten
Synopsis
Although she is known as a patron of the arts, a graceful duchess nevertheless refuses her nephew to marry an enterprising actress in this German melodrama starring Kathe Dorsch and silent screen legend Henny Porten. When Philine (Hilde Krahl), the troupe's ingénue, is rejected as proper marital material by the Duchess of Weissenfels (Porten), Karoline Neuber (Dorsch) creates such a furor that she is banished from the country. A performance at the court at St. Petersburg also ends in disaster for the unhappy actress and abandoned by all, Karoline dies a suicide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Käthe Dorsch
as Caroline Neuber
Hilde Krahl
as Philine Schröder, ihre Schülerin
Henny Porten
as Herzogin Amalia von Weißenfels
Richard Häussler
as Baron Armin von Perckhammer, ihr Neffe
Gustav Diessl
as Ernst Biron, Herzog von Kurland
Erna Sellmer
as Amme Armins
Lucy Millowitsch
as Demoiselle Lorenz
Walter Janssen
Friedrich Domin
Alexander Ponto
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Comedians about?
Although she is known as a patron of the arts, a graceful duchess nevertheless refuses her nephew to marry an enterprising actress in this German melodrama starring Kathe Dorsch and silent screen l...
Who directed The Comedians?
The Comedians was directed by G.W. Pabst.
How long is The Comedians?
The Comedians has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Comedians released?
The Comedians was released on September 5, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Comedians?
The main cast of The Comedians includes Käthe Dorsch, Hilde Krahl, Henny Porten, Richard Häussler, Gustav Diessl.