If We All Were Angels (1936)
Christian Kempenich, a pedantic law firm manager, attends a christening in Cologne, leading to a boozy night. He wakes up in a stranger’s bed and is accused of stealing bed linen from the hotel. Meanwhile, his wife Hedwig had her own fling and wants to keep it secret. When she learns of Christian’s predicament, she reveals her affair during a heated discussion. Realising their marriage is at risk, they decide to work on their relationship.
Director: Carl Froelich
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 8, 1936
Cast
- Heinz Rühmann - Christian Kempenich
- Leny Marenbach - Hedwig - seine Frau
- Harald Paulsen - Enrico Falotti
- Will Dohm - Polizist
- Ernst Waldow - Anwalt
- Luise Morland - Frau Oberpostdirektor
- Lotte Rausch
- Carl de Vogt
- Paul Mederow
- Hugo Froelich
Screenplay
- Heinrich Spoerl (Screenplay)
- Heinrich Spoerl (Novel)
Music: Hansom Milde-Meißner
Cinematography: Reimar Kuntze
Editing: Gustav Lohse
Production: Carl Froehlich Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Carl Froelich
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If We All Were Angels about?
- Christian Kempenich, a pedantic law firm manager, attends a christening in Cologne, leading to a boozy night. He wakes up in a stranger’s bed and is accused of stealing bed linen from the hotel. Meanwhile, his wife Hedwig had her own fling and wants to keep it secret. When she learns of Christian’s predicament, she reveals her affair during a heated discussion. Realising their marriage is at risk, they decide to work on their relationship.
- Who directed If We All Were Angels?
- If We All Were Angels was directed by Carl Froelich.
- Who stars in If We All Were Angels?
- If We All Were Angels stars Heinz Rühmann, Leny Marenbach, Harald Paulsen, Will Dohm, Ernst Waldow, Luise Morland.
- How long is If We All Were Angels?
- If We All Were Angels has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is If We All Were Angels?
- If We All Were Angels is a Comedy film.
- Where was If We All Were Angels produced?
- If We All Were Angels was produced in Germany.