The Oyster Princess
Originally released in 1919. The Oyster Princess is a comedy film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victor Janson, Ossi Oswalda, and Harry Liedtke
Synopsis
A pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that must be seen to be believed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (63 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor Janson
as Mister Quaker, oyster-king of America
Ossi Oswalda
as Ossi, his daughter
Harry Liedtke
as Prince Nucki
Julius Falkenstein
as Josef, a friend of Nucki
Max Kronert
as Seligsohn the Matchmaker
Curt Bois
as Conductor (as Kurt Bois)
Hans Junkermann
as (uncredited)
Albert Paulig
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Projektions-AG Union
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Oyster Princess about?
A pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that m...
Who directed The Oyster Princess?
The Oyster Princess was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is The Oyster Princess?
The Oyster Princess has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Oyster Princess released?
The Oyster Princess was released on June 26, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Oyster Princess?
The main cast of The Oyster Princess includes Victor Janson, Ossi Oswalda, Harry Liedtke, Julius Falkenstein, Max Kronert.