The Company's in Love (1932)
The story follows a movie crew who is filming a musical in a small and idyllic alpine village. After their temperamental leading lady drops out of the film, they decide to replace her with the village's young post office clerk Gretl, who returns to Berlin with them. There she has to struggle with the movie's all-male crew, who all try to woo and win her.
Director: Max Ophüls
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: February 22, 1932
Cast
- Gustav Fröhlich - Werner Loring jr. - stellvertr. Direktor der Ideal Tonfilm
- Anny Ahlers - Peggy Barling - Filmstar
- Lien Deyers - Gretl Krummbichler - Postbeamtin
- Ernö Verebes - Heinrich Pulver - Regieassist.
- José Wedorn - Leo Lamberti - Kammersänger
- Leonard Steckel - Harry Bing - Regisseur
- Hubert von Meyerinck - Fritz Willner - Filmautor
- Fritz Steiner - Toni Bauer - Komponist
- Hermann Krehan - Karl Martini - Filmoperateur
- Werner Finck - Franz Klingemüller - Postvorstand
Screenplay
- Fritz Zeckendorf
- Ernst Marischka (Story)
- Bruno Granichstaedten (Story)
Editing: Else Baum
Production: Deutsches Lichtspiel-Syndikat
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Awkward First Date and Comedy
Keywords
movie business, musical, romance, starlet
More Films by Director: Max Ophüls
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Company's in Love about?
- The story follows a movie crew who is filming a musical in a small and idyllic alpine village. After their temperamental leading lady drops out of the film, they decide to replace her with the village's young post office clerk Gretl, who returns to Berlin with them. There she has to struggle with the movie's all-male crew, who all try to woo and win her.
- Who directed The Company's in Love?
- The Company's in Love was directed by Max Ophüls.
- Who stars in The Company's in Love?
- The Company's in Love stars Gustav Fröhlich, Anny Ahlers, Lien Deyers, Ernö Verebes, José Wedorn, Leonard Steckel.
- How long is The Company's in Love?
- The Company's in Love has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Company's in Love?
- The Company's in Love is a Comedy, Romance, Music film.
- Where was The Company's in Love produced?
- The Company's in Love was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Company's in Love?
- The themes of The Company's in Love include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Awkward First Date and Comedy.