The Bartered Bride (1932)
Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, but the marriage arranger tries to "buy" Marie from Hans. But when Wenzel tells Hans that he doesn't want to marry Marie either because he loves circus director Brummel's daughter, Hans decides to accept the offer of money for not interfering in the relations of Hans and Marie. But when Marie hears about this, she doesn't want to see Hans again.
Director: Max Ophüls
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: August 18, 1932
Cast
- Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender - Hans
- Jarmila Novotná - Marie
- Max Nadler - Bürgermeister
- Maria Janowska - Frau Bürgermeister
- Otto Wernicke - Heiratsvermittler Kezal
- Paul Kemp - Wenzel
- Karl Valentin - Rudolph Brummer
- Liesl Karlstadt - Katinka Brummer
- Hermann Kner - Micha
- Annemarie Sörensen - Esmeralda
Screenplay
- Curt Alexander (Screenplay)
- Max Ophüls (Screenplay)
- Karel Sabina (Novel)
- Curt Alexander (Scenario Writer)
- Robert Vambery (Lyricist)
Music: Theo Mackeben
Cinematography: Franz Koch, Reimar Kuntze
Editing: Paul May
Production: Reichsliga-Film, Bavaria Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Max Ophüls
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bartered Bride about?
- Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, but the marriage arranger tries to "buy" Marie from Hans. But when Wenzel tells Hans that he doesn't want to marry Marie either because he loves circus director Brummel's daughter, Hans decides to accept the offer of money for not interfering in the relations of Hans and Marie. But when Marie hears about this, she doesn't want to see Hans again.
- Who directed The Bartered Bride?
- The Bartered Bride was directed by Max Ophüls.
- Who stars in The Bartered Bride?
- The Bartered Bride stars Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, Jarmila Novotná, Max Nadler, Maria Janowska, Otto Wernicke, Paul Kemp.
- How long is The Bartered Bride?
- The Bartered Bride has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Bartered Bride?
- The Bartered Bride is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was The Bartered Bride produced?
- The Bartered Bride was produced in Germany.