The King's Prisoner (1935)

A comedy loosely based on the life story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain: In Berlin, the pharmacist Fritz Böttger gains a reputation for being able to make gold and is imprisoned on the orders of the Prussian king. Following in the footsteps of a young lady, he flees to Saxony, but is also imprisoned in Dresden and forced to make gold. Although he does not succeed in this, by chance he discovers how to make porcelain instead. Augustus the Strong appoints him baron and director of the royal porcelain manufactory.

Director: Carl Boese
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 107 min
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Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The King's Prisoner about?
A comedy loosely based on the life story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain: In Berlin, the pharmacist Fritz Böttger gains a reputation for being able to make gold and is imprisoned on the orders of the Prussian king. Following in the footsteps of a young lady, he flees to Saxony, but is also imprisoned in Dresden and forced to make gold. Although he does not succeed in this, by chance he discovers how to make porcelain instead. Augustus the Strong appoints him baron and director of the royal porcelain manufactory.
Who directed The King's Prisoner?
The King's Prisoner was directed by Carl Boese.
Who stars in The King's Prisoner?
The King's Prisoner stars Paul Kemp, Adele Sandrock, Hilde Hildebrand, Hubert von Meyerinck, Max Gülstorff, Hans Schlenck.
How long is The King's Prisoner?
The King's Prisoner has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is The King's Prisoner?
The King's Prisoner is a Comedy film.
Where was The King's Prisoner produced?
The King's Prisoner was produced in Germany.