The Young Lady of Barnhelm (1940)
During the Seven Years' War, Prussian Major von Tellheim sacrifices his own fortune to save a Saxon estate from being plundered. After the war ends he is discharged and left penniless when the government suspects his noble deed was actually due to a bribe. Believing his lost honour makes him unworthy Tellheim breaks his engagement to Minna von Barnhelm, but she tracks him down to a Berlin tavern to win him back. To test his love Minna pretends she has also lost her wealth, prompting Tellheim’s protective instincts to finally override his stubborn pride. The film concludes with a royal decree from Frederick the Great, restoring Tellheim's rank and fortune and allowing the couple to marry.
Director: Hans Schweikart
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: October 22, 1940
Cast
- Käthe Gold - Minna von Barnhelm
- Ewald Balser - Major von Telheim
- Theo Lingen - Riccaut de la Marlinière
- Fita Benkhoff - Franziska
- Paul Dahlke - Just
- Erich Ponto - Wirt
- Ernst Fritz Fürbringer - Von Schornow
- Fritz Kampers - Wachtmeister Werner
- Hans Leibelt - Graf Bruchsall
- Paul Wagner - Hauptmann Marloff
Screenplay
Music: Alois Melichar
Cinematography: Carl Hoffmann
Production: Bavaria Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans Schweikart
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Young Lady of Barnhelm about?
- During the Seven Years' War, Prussian Major von Tellheim sacrifices his own fortune to save a Saxon estate from being plundered. After the war ends he is discharged and left penniless when the government suspects his noble deed was actually due to a bribe. Believing his lost honour makes him unworthy Tellheim breaks his engagement to Minna von Barnhelm, but she tracks him down to a Berlin tavern to win him back. To test his love Minna pretends she has also lost her wealth, prompting Tellheim’s protective instincts to finally override his stubborn pride. The film concludes with a royal decree from Frederick the Great, restoring Tellheim's rank and fortune and allowing the couple to marry.
- Who directed The Young Lady of Barnhelm?
- The Young Lady of Barnhelm was directed by Hans Schweikart.
- Who stars in The Young Lady of Barnhelm?
- The Young Lady of Barnhelm stars Käthe Gold, Ewald Balser, Theo Lingen, Fita Benkhoff, Paul Dahlke, Erich Ponto.
- How long is The Young Lady of Barnhelm?
- The Young Lady of Barnhelm has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Young Lady of Barnhelm?
- The Young Lady of Barnhelm is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Young Lady of Barnhelm produced?
- The Young Lady of Barnhelm was produced in Germany.