Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein (1927)

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A feature-length jewish joke: The heavily indebted Sami Bambus fakes his death, so that his debts are taken over by the greedy heirs, led by the scrounger Prellstein. The putative heir also brings speculators to the scene, and the general confusion can ultimately only be reconciled by the summoned uncle Salomon and by Samis' return from the dead.

Director: Hans Steinhoff
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
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Production: Rex-Film, UFA
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein about?
A feature-length jewish joke: The heavily indebted Sami Bambus fakes his death, so that his debts are taken over by the greedy heirs, led by the scrounger Prellstein. The putative heir also brings speculators to the scene, and the general confusion can ultimately only be reconciled by the summoned uncle Salomon and by Samis' return from the dead.
Who directed Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein?
Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Who stars in Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein?
Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein stars S.Z. Sakall, Erika Glässner, Sig Arno, Paul Morgan, Anton Herrnfeld, Karl Etlinger.
How long is Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein?
Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein?
Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein is a Comedy film.
Where was Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein produced?
Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein was produced in Germany.