Marriage of Affection (1944)
A continuation of the film "Familie Buchholz": To Wilhelmine Buchholz, the concept of a marriage based on love is somewhat scary, although she hears again and again that this is the "modern" method to a happy marriage. Her daughter Betti seems to agree, as she shows no interest in her middle class companions; she only loves the painter Holle. To once again restore family harmony, Mr. Buchholz sends his wife and daughters to Helgoland. But Wilhelmine has to return early to Berlin to look after things while Betti and Holle continue onward. On Helgoland, they secretly marry.
Director: Carl Froelich
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 24, 1944
Cast
- Henny Porten - Wilhelmine Buchholz
- Paul Westermeier - Carl Buchholz, ihr Mann
- Gustav Fröhlich - Frauenarzt Dr. Franz Wrenzchen
- Grethe Weiser - Jette, Dienstmädchen bei Buchholzens
- Elisabeth Flickenschildt - Kathinka Bergfeldt
- Albert Hehn - Friedrich Wilhelm Holle, Kunstmaler
- Kurt Vespermann - Julius Stinde, Verleger
- Günther Lüders - Lothar Manning
- Elisabeth Botz - Mutter Jaspersen
- Käthe Dyckhoff
Screenplay
- Jochen Kuhlmey
- Julius Stinde (Novel)
Music: Hans-Otto Borgmann
Editing: Wolfgang Schleif
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Carl Froelich
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marriage of Affection about?
- A continuation of the film "Familie Buchholz": To Wilhelmine Buchholz, the concept of a marriage based on love is somewhat scary, although she hears again and again that this is the "modern" method to a happy marriage. Her daughter Betti seems to agree, as she shows no interest in her middle class companions; she only loves the painter Holle. To once again restore family harmony, Mr. Buchholz sends his wife and daughters to Helgoland. But Wilhelmine has to return early to Berlin to look after things while Betti and Holle continue onward. On Helgoland, they secretly marry.
- Who directed Marriage of Affection?
- Marriage of Affection was directed by Carl Froelich.
- Who stars in Marriage of Affection?
- Marriage of Affection stars Henny Porten, Paul Westermeier, Gustav Fröhlich, Grethe Weiser, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Albert Hehn.
- How long is Marriage of Affection?
- Marriage of Affection has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Marriage of Affection?
- Marriage of Affection is a Drama film.
- Where was Marriage of Affection produced?
- Marriage of Affection was produced in Germany.