Major Frans (1916)
When his granddaughter is born, debt-ridden Colonel von Zwenken misses out on Aunt Roselaar's allowance of 20,000 guilders. Anxious to keep the money, his son-in-law telegraphs the aunt that a son was born, Frans, and the girl is brought up as a boy. Based on the novel by Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint.
Director: Maurits Binger
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: August 25, 1916
Cast
- Annie Bos - Francis Mordaunt alias Majoor Frans
- Frederick Vogeding - Leopold van Zonshoven
- Lily Bouwmeester - Jonge Francis / Young Francis
- Willem van der Veer - Rudolf von Zwenken
- Louis Chrispijn Sr. - Von Zwenken
- Willem Hunsche - Kapitein Rolf
- Paula de Waart - Kindermeisje / Nanny
- Christine van Meeteren - Koetsiers' weduwe / Coachman's widow
- Maria Bouwmeester-Clermont - Tante Roselaar / Aunt Roselaar
- Minny Erfmann - Circusmeisje
Screenplay
Production: Filmfabriek-Hollandia
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Maurits Binger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Major Frans about?
- When his granddaughter is born, debt-ridden Colonel von Zwenken misses out on Aunt Roselaar's allowance of 20,000 guilders. Anxious to keep the money, his son-in-law telegraphs the aunt that a son was born, Frans, and the girl is brought up as a boy. Based on the novel by Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint.
- Who directed Major Frans?
- Major Frans was directed by Maurits Binger.
- Who stars in Major Frans?
- Major Frans stars Annie Bos, Frederick Vogeding, Lily Bouwmeester, Willem van der Veer, Louis Chrispijn Sr., Willem Hunsche.
- How long is Major Frans?
- Major Frans has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Major Frans?
- Major Frans is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Major Frans produced?
- Major Frans was produced in Netherlands.