The Oyster Princess (1919)
A pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that must be seen to be believed.
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: June 26, 1919
Cast
- Victor Janson - Mister Quaker, oyster-king of America
- Ossi Oswalda - Ossi, his daughter
- Harry Liedtke - Prince Nucki
- Julius Falkenstein - Josef, a friend of Nucki
- Max Kronert - Seligsohn the Matchmaker
- Curt Bois - Conductor (as Kurt Bois)
- Hans Junkermann - (uncredited)
- Albert Paulig - (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Production: Projektions-AG Union
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
wealth, royalty, over the top, silent film, german expressionism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oyster Princess about?
- A pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that must be seen to be believed.
- Who directed The Oyster Princess?
- The Oyster Princess was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
- Who stars in The Oyster Princess?
- The Oyster Princess stars Victor Janson, Ossi Oswalda, Harry Liedtke, Julius Falkenstein, Max Kronert, Curt Bois.
- How long is The Oyster Princess?
- The Oyster Princess has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Oyster Princess?
- The Oyster Princess is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Oyster Princess produced?
- The Oyster Princess was produced in Germany.