Fire in the Opera House (1930)

Fire in the Opera House (1930) poster

It begins with a Tannhäuser performance and ends with the premiere of The Tales of Hoffmann. In between a young ingénue cast in her first big role, the Hoffmann rehearsals, the theatre director and his stage director exchanging cynicisms, a budding love affair. Gründgens at his most repulsive, trying to woo both lovers. And a hair-raising finale. Add to this some snappy dialogue and "pre-code" scenes that make you sit up and stare.

Director: Carl Froelich
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
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Screenplay

Music: Hansom Milde-Meißner
Cinematography: Fritz Arno Wagner, Reimar Kuntze
Production: Carl Froelich-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Carl Froelich
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire in the Opera House about?
It begins with a Tannhäuser performance and ends with the premiere of The Tales of Hoffmann. In between a young ingénue cast in her first big role, the Hoffmann rehearsals, the theatre director and his stage director exchanging cynicisms, a budding love affair. Gründgens at his most repulsive, trying to woo both lovers. And a hair-raising finale. Add to this some snappy dialogue and "pre-code" scenes that make you sit up and stare.
Who directed Fire in the Opera House?
Fire in the Opera House was directed by Carl Froelich.
Who stars in Fire in the Opera House?
Fire in the Opera House stars Gustav Fröhlich, Gustaf Gründgens, Gertrud Arnold, Marianne Fröhlich, Julius Falkenstein, Sophie Pagay.
How long is Fire in the Opera House?
Fire in the Opera House has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Fire in the Opera House?
Fire in the Opera House is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Fire in the Opera House produced?
Fire in the Opera House was produced in Germany.