The Sold Grandfather (1942)

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The unscrupulous dealer Haslinger has paid off a debt note worth 1000 Mark from the peasant Kreithofer and now wants the man’s farm in return for the debt settlement. Then, suddenly, a rumor pops up that Grandfather Kreithofer is a rich man, who wants to leave his entire estate to his grandchild Lois. Grandpa started the rumor to help his grandson out of the mess, who, as luck would (not) have it, is also in love with Haslinger’s daughter, Ev. But no sooner does Haslinger hear of this rumor, that he wants the old man to move in with him, leave the debt to him and give permission for the kids to marry.

Director: Joe Stöckel
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
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Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sold Grandfather about?
The unscrupulous dealer Haslinger has paid off a debt note worth 1000 Mark from the peasant Kreithofer and now wants the man’s farm in return for the debt settlement. Then, suddenly, a rumor pops up that Grandfather Kreithofer is a rich man, who wants to leave his entire estate to his grandchild Lois. Grandpa started the rumor to help his grandson out of the mess, who, as luck would (not) have it, is also in love with Haslinger’s daughter, Ev. But no sooner does Haslinger hear of this rumor, that he wants the old man to move in with him, leave the debt to him and give permission for the kids to marry.
Who directed The Sold Grandfather?
The Sold Grandfather was directed by Joe Stöckel.
Who stars in The Sold Grandfather?
The Sold Grandfather stars Josef Eichheim, Oskar Sima, Winnie Markus, Elise Aulinger, Carl Wery.
How long is The Sold Grandfather?
The Sold Grandfather has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Sold Grandfather?
The Sold Grandfather is a Comedy film.
Where was The Sold Grandfather produced?
The Sold Grandfather was produced in Germany.