The Theft of the Mona Lisa (1931)
A painter working at the Louvre is struck by the Mona Lisa. When he meets a girl whom he believes bears a resemblance to the painting, and who wants him to become famous, he comes up with the idea of stealing the painting. Based on the real-life theft of 1911.
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?
- A painter working at the Louvre is struck by the Mona Lisa. When he meets a girl whom he believes bears a resemblance to the painting, and who wants him to become famous, he comes up with the idea of stealing the painting. Based on the real-life theft of 1911.
- 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.