Only One Woman (1958)
The film tells the life story of Louise Otto Peters, who in the middle of the XIX century in Germany for the first time raised a voice of protest against the unfair treatment of women and their labor. She created the first "women's newspaper" in Germany. The daughter of a famous lawyer, Louise could have easily arranged her life by marrying the wealthy Baron Rodern. But she chose a different purpose in life - to fight for equal rights for women. Through her articles and public speeches, she won the authority and respect of ordinary people.
Director: Carl Ballhaus
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: March 6, 1958
Cast
- Karla Runkehl - Luise Otto-Peters
- Rudolf Grabow - August Peters
- Lore Frisch - Antonie
- Helga Göring - Melanie
- Ruth Baldor - Tante Amalie
- Hanns Anselm Perten - Dennhardt
- Maly Delschaft - Frau Führmann
- Hans Finohr - Father Otto
- Albert Garbe - Robert Blum
- Eva-Maria Hagen - Franziska
Screenplay
Music: Eberhard Schmidt
Cinematography: Götz Neumann
Editing: Helga Emmrich
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Carl Ballhaus
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Only One Woman about?
- The film tells the life story of Louise Otto Peters, who in the middle of the XIX century in Germany for the first time raised a voice of protest against the unfair treatment of women and their labor. She created the first "women's newspaper" in Germany. The daughter of a famous lawyer, Louise could have easily arranged her life by marrying the wealthy Baron Rodern. But she chose a different purpose in life - to fight for equal rights for women. Through her articles and public speeches, she won the authority and respect of ordinary people.
- Who directed Only One Woman?
- Only One Woman was directed by Carl Ballhaus.
- Who stars in Only One Woman?
- Only One Woman stars Karla Runkehl, Rudolf Grabow, Lore Frisch, Helga Göring, Ruth Baldor, Hanns Anselm Perten.
- How long is Only One Woman?
- Only One Woman has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Only One Woman?
- Only One Woman is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Only One Woman produced?
- Only One Woman was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Only One Woman?
- The themes of Only One Woman include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.