Journey into the Past (1943)
With her daughter Anita, a young singer, the widow Marianne von der Halden undertakes a journey into the past. She wants to see her former admirers again. One of them is the chamber singer Paul Schneider, who only remembers his childhood sweetheart with irony. They meet the former student Werner Birkner at his wedding, where Anita meets the teacher Michael Brantner. But the encounters make no impression on Marianne. Until she meets her former great love again at a concert given by her daughter, the general director Elmers. The concert is a resounding success and Marianne reconnects with Elmers, who is still unaware that Anita is his daughter.
Director: Hans H. Zerlett
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: November 5, 1943
Cast
- Olga Tschechowa - Marianne von der Halden
- Ferdinand Marian - Carlo Ernst
- Margot Hielscher - Anita von der Halden
- Hilde Hildebrand - Lily, Carlos Frau
- Will Dohm - Kammersänger Paul Schneider
- Theodor Loos - Generalmusikdirektor Prof. Dr. Fritz Elmers
- Hans Leibelt - Dr.Werner Birkner
- Rudolf Prack - Michael Brantner
- Fritz Odemar - Professor Hans Kemmerer, Pianist
- Joseph Offenbach - Der Garderobier bei Paul Schneider
Screenplay
- Hans H. Zerlett (Screenplay)
- Gerta Ital (Idea)
Music: Bernhard Eichhorn
Cinematography: Bruno Stephan
Production: Bavaria-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans H. Zerlett
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Journey into the Past about?
- With her daughter Anita, a young singer, the widow Marianne von der Halden undertakes a journey into the past. She wants to see her former admirers again. One of them is the chamber singer Paul Schneider, who only remembers his childhood sweetheart with irony. They meet the former student Werner Birkner at his wedding, where Anita meets the teacher Michael Brantner. But the encounters make no impression on Marianne. Until she meets her former great love again at a concert given by her daughter, the general director Elmers. The concert is a resounding success and Marianne reconnects with Elmers, who is still unaware that Anita is his daughter.
- Who directed Journey into the Past?
- Journey into the Past was directed by Hans H. Zerlett.
- Who stars in Journey into the Past?
- Journey into the Past stars Olga Tschechowa, Ferdinand Marian, Margot Hielscher, Hilde Hildebrand, Will Dohm, Theodor Loos.
- How long is Journey into the Past?
- Journey into the Past has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Journey into the Past?
- Journey into the Past is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Journey into the Past produced?
- Journey into the Past was produced in Germany.