The Goose Girl (1957)

The Goose Girl (1957) poster

A beautiful princess is betrothed to the prince of a neighboring kingdom, and when the time comes, she sets out with a small entourage to wed him. She is given a magic handkerchief by her mother, which she is told will protect her, along with a talking horse. Before she departs, her mother entrusts her to the care of her chambermaid, who promises to look after her. Unknown to the queen, however is the fact that the chambermaid desires the prince for herself, and has been concocting an evil plan to accomplish her ends. With the reluctant help of two bumbling servants, the chambermaid deprives the princess of the magic handkerchief, and tricks her into changing places with her, swearing her to secrecy. Once they arrive at the palace, the maid is taken for the princess, who becomes a goose girl.

Director: Fritz Genschow
Genre: Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 69 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Stauch
Cinematography: Gerhard Huttula
Editing: Erika Petrick
Production: Fritz Genschow Films
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

based on fairy tale

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goose Girl about?
A beautiful princess is betrothed to the prince of a neighboring kingdom, and when the time comes, she sets out with a small entourage to wed him. She is given a magic handkerchief by her mother, which she is told will protect her, along with a talking horse. Before she departs, her mother entrusts her to the care of her chambermaid, who promises to look after her. Unknown to the queen, however is the fact that the chambermaid desires the prince for herself, and has been concocting an evil plan to accomplish her ends. With the reluctant help of two bumbling servants, the chambermaid deprives the princess of the magic handkerchief, and tricks her into changing places with her, swearing her to secrecy. Once they arrive at the palace, the maid is taken for the princess, who becomes a goose girl.
Who directed The Goose Girl?
The Goose Girl was directed by Fritz Genschow.
Who stars in The Goose Girl?
The Goose Girl stars Rita-Maria Nowotny, Renée Stobrawa, Renate Fischer, Günter Hertel, Alexander Welbat, Wolfgang Draeger.
How long is The Goose Girl?
The Goose Girl has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is The Goose Girl?
The Goose Girl is a Family, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
Where was The Goose Girl produced?
The Goose Girl was produced in Germany.