Wibbel the Tailor (1939)
During the Napoleonic occupation of the German states in 1812, a tailor by the name of Anton Wibbel is sentenced to sit in jail for insulting the Emperor. The tailor manages to get out of this by paying off a friend to go to prison in his place. But then, the "phony" prisoner suddenly dies in his cell and everyone now thinks Wibbel is dead.
Director: Viktor de Kowa
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: August 17, 1939
Cast
- Erich Ponto - Schneider Anton Wibbel
- Fita Benkhoff - Fin, seine Frau
- Irene von Meyendorff - Klementine
- Friedrich Benfer - André
- Günther Lüders - Schneidergeselle Peter Zimpel
- Hubert von Meyerinck - Knillich
- Lotte Rausch - Mariechen
- S.O. Schoening - Picard
Production: Majestic Film
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Viktor de Kowa
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wibbel the Tailor about?
- During the Napoleonic occupation of the German states in 1812, a tailor by the name of Anton Wibbel is sentenced to sit in jail for insulting the Emperor. The tailor manages to get out of this by paying off a friend to go to prison in his place. But then, the "phony" prisoner suddenly dies in his cell and everyone now thinks Wibbel is dead.
- Who directed Wibbel the Tailor?
- Wibbel the Tailor was directed by Viktor de Kowa.
- Who stars in Wibbel the Tailor?
- Wibbel the Tailor stars Erich Ponto, Fita Benkhoff, Irene von Meyendorff, Friedrich Benfer, Günther Lüders, Hubert von Meyerinck.
- How long is Wibbel the Tailor?
- Wibbel the Tailor has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Wibbel the Tailor?
- Wibbel the Tailor is a Comedy film.
- Where was Wibbel the Tailor produced?
- Wibbel the Tailor was produced in Germany.