The Theft of the Mona Lisa (1931)
This German crime drama was based on a true story. Willy Forst stars as a poverty-stricken Italian glazier who falls in love with French hotel maid Rosa Valletti. Struck by the girl's resemblance to Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Forst manages to steal the painting from the Louvre in hopes of impressing his sweetheart. But when the girl proves to be a fickle sort, the crestfallen hero confesses his crime and is carted off to jail. Unwilling to admit that he'd been led astray by a woman, Forst claims that he stole the Mona Lisa to restore it to his native Italy, and as a result is hailed as a national hero! Raub der Mona Lisa was distributed in the U.S. by RKO Radio, under the title The Theft of the Mona Lisa.
Director: Géza von Bolváry
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: August 24, 1931
Cast
- Trude von Molo - Mathilde
- Willi Forst - Vincenzo Peruggia
- Gustaf Gründgens - Unbekannter
- Fritz Odemar - Direktor des Louvre
- Max Gülstorff - Oberaufseher
- Paul Kemp - Polizeileutnant
- Hubert von Meyerinck - Museumsführer
- Alexander Roda-Roda
- Anton Pointner - Reisender
- Alexander Granach - Redner
Screenplay
- Walter Reisch (Screenplay)
Music: Robert Stolz
Cinematography: Willy Goldberger
Editing: Hermann Haller
Production: Super-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Theft of the Mona Lisa about?
- This German crime drama was based on a true story. Willy Forst stars as a poverty-stricken Italian glazier who falls in love with French hotel maid Rosa Valletti. Struck by the girl's resemblance to Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Forst manages to steal the painting from the Louvre in hopes of impressing his sweetheart. But when the girl proves to be a fickle sort, the crestfallen hero confesses his crime and is carted off to jail. Unwilling to admit that he'd been led astray by a woman, Forst claims that he stole the Mona Lisa to restore it to his native Italy, and as a result is hailed as a national hero! Raub der Mona Lisa was distributed in the U.S. by RKO Radio, under the title The Theft of the Mona Lisa.
- Who directed The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
- The Theft of the Mona Lisa was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
- Who stars in The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
- The Theft of the Mona Lisa stars Trude von Molo, Willi Forst, Gustaf Gründgens, Fritz Odemar, Max Gülstorff, Paul Kemp.
- How long is The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
- The Theft of the Mona Lisa has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
- The Theft of the Mona Lisa is a Drama film.
- Where was The Theft of the Mona Lisa produced?
- The Theft of the Mona Lisa was produced in Germany.