Whom the Gods Love (1942)
In the first of Hartl's two Mozart biographies, Hans Holt plays the robust and dashing composer who, in keeping with the spirit of the film's time of origin, sets out into the world like a soldier of art after his falling out with the Salzburg authorities. Instead of conquering lands, he conquers the hearts of young ladies, like one of his most famous creations.
Director: Karl Hartl
Genre: Drama, Music, History
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: December 5, 1942
Cast
- Hans Holt - Mozart
- Irene von Meyendorff - Aloisia Lange
- Winnie Markus - Konstanze Mozart
- Rosa Albach-Retty - Anna Maria Mozart
- Paul Hörbiger - Von Strack
- Curd Jürgens - Emperor Joseph II
- Annie Rosar - Frau Weber
- René Deltgen - Ludwig van Beethoven
- Fritz Imhoff - Johann Georg Albrechtsberger
- Walter Janssen - Leopold Mozart
Screenplay
- Eduard von Borsody
- E. Strzygowski (Novel)
- Richard Billinger (Novel)
Cinematography: Günther Anders
Editing: Henny Brünsch, Karl Hartl
Production: UFA, Wien-Film
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whom the Gods Love about?
- In the first of Hartl's two Mozart biographies, Hans Holt plays the robust and dashing composer who, in keeping with the spirit of the film's time of origin, sets out into the world like a soldier of art after his falling out with the Salzburg authorities. Instead of conquering lands, he conquers the hearts of young ladies, like one of his most famous creations.
- Who directed Whom the Gods Love?
- Whom the Gods Love was directed by Karl Hartl.
- Who stars in Whom the Gods Love?
- Whom the Gods Love stars Hans Holt, Irene von Meyendorff, Winnie Markus, Rosa Albach-Retty, Paul Hörbiger, Curd Jürgens.
- How long is Whom the Gods Love?
- Whom the Gods Love has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Whom the Gods Love?
- Whom the Gods Love is a Drama, Music, History film.
- Where was Whom the Gods Love produced?
- Whom the Gods Love was produced in Austria, Germany.