Wanda's Trick (1918)
This is a film produced by and starring German comedienne Wanda Treumann, and co-written and co-directed by Rosa Porten. Rosa Porten made films in the 1910s together with her husband Franz Eckstein, using the pseudonym Dr. R. Portegg. According to contemporary press, they were known for their proficient direction. The film mixes comedy with romance and social drama. It focuses on the interrelations of gender and class and on a factory girls independent spirit, business competence, and sense of humour. The plot has a serious undertone, but both its comic twists and Treumanns guileless acting lend it a striking breeziness and a pro-lib edge.
Director: Franz Eckstein, Rosa Porten
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: May 23, 1918
Cast
Production: Treumann-Larsen-Film-Vertriebs-GmbH
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
silent film, woman director
More Films by Director: Franz Eckstein, Rosa Porten
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wanda's Trick about?
- This is a film produced by and starring German comedienne Wanda Treumann, and co-written and co-directed by Rosa Porten. Rosa Porten made films in the 1910s together with her husband Franz Eckstein, using the pseudonym Dr. R. Portegg. According to contemporary press, they were known for their proficient direction. The film mixes comedy with romance and social drama. It focuses on the interrelations of gender and class and on a factory girls independent spirit, business competence, and sense of humour. The plot has a serious undertone, but both its comic twists and Treumanns guileless acting lend it a striking breeziness and a pro-lib edge.
- Who directed Wanda's Trick?
- Wanda's Trick was directed by Franz Eckstein, Rosa Porten.
- Who stars in Wanda's Trick?
- Wanda's Trick stars Wanda Treumann, Heinrich Schroth, Marie Grimm-Einödshofer.
- How long is Wanda's Trick?
- Wanda's Trick has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is Wanda's Trick?
- Wanda's Trick is a Comedy film.