Der Ammenkönig (1935)
Rather coarse, pre-War comedy about a Markgraf -- Heinrich XXVI -- who bathes in the springs of the Ammendorf to strengthen his potency. The town and its springs are especially well known for the many couples with lots of children, who, for tax reasons, live there unmarried. The town smithy and bully provides his vitality to ensure the countess has an heir for the throne.
Director: Hans Steinhoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 5, 1935
Cast
- Käthe Gold - Die Marktgräfin
- Richard Romanowsky - Der Marktgraf
- Gustav Knuth - Hans Stork
- Erika von Thellmann - Prinzessin Mathilde, die Schwester des Marktgrafen
- Fita Benkhoff - Theres
- Theo Lingen - Der Keuschheitskommissar
- Rudolf Klein-Rogge - Herr von Roden
- Ernst Behmer - Leibdiener Pfeffermann
- Marieluise Claudius - Lisbeth
- Josefine Dora
Production: Centropa-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans Steinhoff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Ammenkönig about?
- Rather coarse, pre-War comedy about a Markgraf -- Heinrich XXVI -- who bathes in the springs of the Ammendorf to strengthen his potency. The town and its springs are especially well known for the many couples with lots of children, who, for tax reasons, live there unmarried. The town smithy and bully provides his vitality to ensure the countess has an heir for the throne.
- Who directed Der Ammenkönig?
- Der Ammenkönig was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
- Who stars in Der Ammenkönig?
- Der Ammenkönig stars Käthe Gold, Richard Romanowsky, Gustav Knuth, Erika von Thellmann, Fita Benkhoff, Theo Lingen.
- How long is Der Ammenkönig?
- Der Ammenkönig has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Der Ammenkönig?
- Der Ammenkönig is a Drama film.
- Where was Der Ammenkönig produced?
- Der Ammenkönig was produced in Germany.