The Merry Jail (1917)
A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: November 30, 1917
Cast
- Harry Liedtke - Alex von Reizenstein
- Emil Jannings - Quabbe - der Gaoler
- Paul Biensfeldt
- Erich Schönfelder - Egon Storch
- Käthe Dorsch
- Kitty Dewall - Alice von Reizenstein
- Agda Nilsson - Mizi - die Magd
- Ossi Oswalda
Screenplay
- Karl Haffner (Story)
- Richard Genée (Story)
- Ernst Lubitsch
Music: Johann Strauss
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Production: Projektions-AG Union
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ernst Lubitsch
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Merry Jail about?
- A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
- Who directed The Merry Jail?
- The Merry Jail was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
- Who stars in The Merry Jail?
- The Merry Jail stars Harry Liedtke, Emil Jannings, Paul Biensfeldt, Erich Schönfelder, Käthe Dorsch, Kitty Dewall.
- How long is The Merry Jail?
- The Merry Jail has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is The Merry Jail?
- The Merry Jail is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Merry Jail produced?
- The Merry Jail was produced in Germany.