The Grand Duke's Finances (1934)
The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State’s debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke’s affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins…
Director: Gustaf Gründgens
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 10, 1934
Cast
- Viktor de Kowa - Grossherzog
- Paul Henckels - Paqueno
- Heinz Rühmann - Pelotard
- Theo Lingen - Fuerst Potemkin
- Hilde Weissner - Großfürstin Diana
- Fritz Alberti - Großfürst Cyrill
- Maria Loja - Conchita
- Hans Stiebner - Luis
- Willi Schur - Malossol
- Ernst Rotmund - Mircovich
Screenplay
Production: Tofa-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gustaf Gründgens
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grand Duke's Finances about?
- The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State’s debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke’s affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins…
- Who directed The Grand Duke's Finances?
- The Grand Duke's Finances was directed by Gustaf Gründgens.
- Who stars in The Grand Duke's Finances?
- The Grand Duke's Finances stars Viktor de Kowa, Paul Henckels, Heinz Rühmann, Theo Lingen, Hilde Weissner, Fritz Alberti.
- How long is The Grand Duke's Finances?
- The Grand Duke's Finances has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Grand Duke's Finances?
- The Grand Duke's Finances is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Grand Duke's Finances produced?
- The Grand Duke's Finances was produced in Germany.