The Housing Shortage
Originally released in 1920. The Housing Shortage is a comedy film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Starring Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, and Marga Köhler
Synopsis
The plot of the lost film is divided into two acts. Ossi Oswalda and Victor Janson play two apartment seekers, while Marga Köhler is a landlady. The housing shortage is treated in sketch form and "in a joking manner [...] the real housing calamity", whereby "humorous aspects" are wrested from the "tragedy." Lubitsch and Kräly used a sketch in the film that they had written especially for Ossi Oswalda.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1920
106 years ago
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Projektions-AG Union
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Housing Shortage about?
The plot of the lost film is divided into two acts. Ossi Oswalda and Victor Janson play two apartment seekers, while Marga Köhler is a landlady. The housing shortage is treated in sketch form and ...
Who directed The Housing Shortage?
The Housing Shortage was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
When was The Housing Shortage released?
The Housing Shortage was released on February 6, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Housing Shortage?
The main cast of The Housing Shortage includes Ossi Oswalda, Victor Janson, Marga Köhler.