The Court Concert
Originally released in 1936. The Court Concert is a romance/comedy film. directed by Douglas Sirk. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mártha Eggerth, Johannes Heesters, and Herbert Hübner
Synopsis
Before he became cult director Douglas Sirk, Detlef Sierck cut his teeth on such lavish European star vehicles as Das Hofkonzert (The Court Concert). Marta Eggerth is cast as Christine, a young singer who aspires to find out who her father was. Her odyssey brings her to the court of a mythical kingdom, where she is romanced by handsome lieutenant Walter (Johannes Heesters). He is warned not to lose his heart to a "commoner," but all turns out all right when King Serenissimus (Otto Tressler) turns out to be Christine's long-lost daddy. Hofkonzert was designed as a comeback for Marta Eggerth, whose star had eclipsed by the mid-1930s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mártha Eggerth
as Christine Holm alias Sängerin Belotti
Johannes Heesters
as Leutnant Walter von Arnegg
Herbert Hübner
as Staatsminister von Arnegg
Ernst Waldow
as Damenwäschevertreter von Zunder
Hans Richter
as Gefreiter Veit
Kurt Meisel
as Leutnant Florian Schwälble
Rudolf Platte
as Hofkapellmeister
Otto Treßler
as Landesfürst Serenissimus
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
as Oberst Flumms
Flockina von Platen
as Gräfin Hadersdorff
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Court Concert about?
Before he became cult director Douglas Sirk, Detlef Sierck cut his teeth on such lavish European star vehicles as Das Hofkonzert (The Court Concert). Marta Eggerth is cast as Christine, a young sin...
Who directed The Court Concert?
The Court Concert was directed by Douglas Sirk.
How long is The Court Concert?
The Court Concert has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Court Concert released?
The Court Concert was released on December 18, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Court Concert?
The main cast of The Court Concert includes Mártha Eggerth, Johannes Heesters, Herbert Hübner, Ernst Waldow, Hans Richter.