The Brandenburg Arch (1929)
In the year 1914: The assistants of cobbler Lehmann compete for the affections of his daughter Frieda. Actually she’s in love with her ambitious cousin Fritz, but the cunning Franz knows how to string her along. When Fritz gets drafted, Frieda gives in and marries Franz. Soon Fritz is declared missing and the old cobbler dies of grief. Along the way Franz, who dodged the military service, earns his money with large-scale racketeering. Frieda is miserable. But then Fritz returns from Soviet captivity, prompting Frieda to divorce Franz. Finally Frieda accepts an inheritance from the USA and marries Fritz. With the money they open up a shoe store.
Director: William Dieterle, Max Knaake
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: May 22, 1929
Cast
- Paul Henckels - Lehmann, Schuhmacher und Portier
- June Marlowe - Frieda, seine Tochter
- Aribert Mog - Fritz
- Fritz Kampers - Franz Müller
- Karl Etlinger - Emil Lauter
- Fred Grosser - Max
- Bruno Ziener - Prof. Berghaus
- Inge Borg - Lilly
- Anton Pointner - Orje Bollmann
- Carl Ballhaus - Max
Cinematography: Charles J. Stumar
Production: Deutsche Universal-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: William Dieterle, Max Knaake
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brandenburg Arch about?
- In the year 1914: The assistants of cobbler Lehmann compete for the affections of his daughter Frieda. Actually she’s in love with her ambitious cousin Fritz, but the cunning Franz knows how to string her along. When Fritz gets drafted, Frieda gives in and marries Franz. Soon Fritz is declared missing and the old cobbler dies of grief. Along the way Franz, who dodged the military service, earns his money with large-scale racketeering. Frieda is miserable. But then Fritz returns from Soviet captivity, prompting Frieda to divorce Franz. Finally Frieda accepts an inheritance from the USA and marries Fritz. With the money they open up a shoe store.
- Who directed The Brandenburg Arch?
- The Brandenburg Arch was directed by William Dieterle, Max Knaake.
- Who stars in The Brandenburg Arch?
- The Brandenburg Arch stars Paul Henckels, June Marlowe, Aribert Mog, Fritz Kampers, Karl Etlinger, Fred Grosser.
- How long is The Brandenburg Arch?
- The Brandenburg Arch has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Brandenburg Arch?
- The Brandenburg Arch is a Drama film.
- Where was The Brandenburg Arch produced?
- The Brandenburg Arch was produced in Germany.