Fräulein Else (1929)
While staying with her aunt at a fashionable spa, Else receives an unexpected telegram from her mother, begging her to save her father from debtor’s jail. The only way out, it seems, is to approach an elderly acquaintance in order to borrow money from him. Through this telegram, Else is forced into the reality of a world entirely at odds with her romantic imagination – with horrific consequences.
Director: Paul Czinner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: March 7, 1929
Cast
- Elisabeth Bergner - Else Thalhof
- Albert Bassermann - Dr. Alfred Thalhof
- Albert Steinrück - Von Dorsday
- Adele Sandrock - Tante Emma
- Else Heller - Dr. Thalhofs Frau
- Jack Trevor - Paul
- Paul Morgan
- Ellen Plessow
Screenplay
Cinematography: Karl Freund
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
hotel, seduction, vacation, silent film, emotional vulnerability
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fräulein Else about?
- While staying with her aunt at a fashionable spa, Else receives an unexpected telegram from her mother, begging her to save her father from debtor’s jail. The only way out, it seems, is to approach an elderly acquaintance in order to borrow money from him. Through this telegram, Else is forced into the reality of a world entirely at odds with her romantic imagination – with horrific consequences.
- Who directed Fräulein Else?
- Fräulein Else was directed by Paul Czinner.
- Who stars in Fräulein Else?
- Fräulein Else stars Elisabeth Bergner, Albert Bassermann, Albert Steinrück, Adele Sandrock, Else Heller, Jack Trevor.
- How long is Fräulein Else?
- Fräulein Else has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Fräulein Else?
- Fräulein Else is a Drama film.
- Where was Fräulein Else produced?
- Fräulein Else was produced in Germany.