Kitty and the World Conference (1939)
The setting is Lugano (Switzerland), where an apparently very important world conference takes place. The film tells the story of the young Kitty (Hannelore Schroth), who works as a manicurist at the Eden Hotel, and who in the course of events gets to know both a young journalist (Christian Gollong) and the English minister of economics (Fritz Odemar). A lot of wild mix-ups, comic situations, a love story and occasional singing ensue, and in the end most of the VIPs have gained their share of laughter… There’s also a great performance by Paul Hörbiger as the hotel porter. For a 1939 film made in Germany, “Kitty” is remarkably irreverent and satirical about politics.
Director: Helmut Käutner
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 24, 1939
Cast
- Hannelore Schroth - Kitty
- Fritz Odemar - Sir Horace Ashlin
- Max Gülstorff - Vicomte Tristan de Gavard
- Paul Hörbiger - Portier Franz Huber
- Hubert von Meyerinck - Carter
- Rudolf Schündler - Rundfunkreporter
- Franz Arzdorf - Hoteldirektor Füßli
- Maria Nicklisch - Irene Sorel
- Charlott Daudert - Mimi
- Leopold von Ledebur - Ministerialsekretär Mason
Screenplay
- Helmut Käutner
- Stefan Donat (Story)
Music: Michael Jary
Editing: Fritz Stapenhorst
Production: Terra-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Helmut Käutner
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kitty and the World Conference about?
- The setting is Lugano (Switzerland), where an apparently very important world conference takes place. The film tells the story of the young Kitty (Hannelore Schroth), who works as a manicurist at the Eden Hotel, and who in the course of events gets to know both a young journalist (Christian Gollong) and the English minister of economics (Fritz Odemar). A lot of wild mix-ups, comic situations, a love story and occasional singing ensue, and in the end most of the VIPs have gained their share of laughter… There’s also a great performance by Paul Hörbiger as the hotel porter. For a 1939 film made in Germany, “Kitty” is remarkably irreverent and satirical about politics.
- Who directed Kitty and the World Conference?
- Kitty and the World Conference was directed by Helmut Käutner.
- Who stars in Kitty and the World Conference?
- Kitty and the World Conference stars Hannelore Schroth, Fritz Odemar, Max Gülstorff, Paul Hörbiger, Hubert von Meyerinck, Rudolf Schündler.
- How long is Kitty and the World Conference?
- Kitty and the World Conference has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Kitty and the World Conference?
- Kitty and the World Conference is a Comedy film.
- Where was Kitty and the World Conference produced?
- Kitty and the World Conference was produced in Germany.