Die Pratermizzi (1926)
Marie, a cashier at the Viennese Grottenbahn (Grave Railway) Zum Walfisch, and Baron Christian von B. fall in love, but the dancer Valette, who always wears a mask over her face, interferes in their relationship. Christian eventually follows Valette to Paris. When he tears the golden mask from her face, he is shocked to discover that Valette is disfigured by an illness. He returns to Vienna to die, but Marie is able to save him at the last moment. In this film, the ride through the Grottenbahn is associated with a journey into the inner self.
Director: Gustav Ucicky, Karl Leiter
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 28, 1926
Cast
- Nita Naldi - Valette - Tänzerin mit de Larve
- Hedy Pfundmeyer - Double der Tänzerin
- Anny Ondra - Pratermizzi
- Hugo Thimig - Matthias Veitschberger
- Igo Sym - Freiherr Christian von B.
- Ferdinand Leopoldi - Adam Lorenz Stingl, Besitzer der Grottenbahn
- Carl Goetz - Herr von Z.
Screenplay
Production: Sascha-Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gustav Ucicky, Karl Leiter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Pratermizzi about?
- Marie, a cashier at the Viennese Grottenbahn (Grave Railway) Zum Walfisch, and Baron Christian von B. fall in love, but the dancer Valette, who always wears a mask over her face, interferes in their relationship. Christian eventually follows Valette to Paris. When he tears the golden mask from her face, he is shocked to discover that Valette is disfigured by an illness. He returns to Vienna to die, but Marie is able to save him at the last moment. In this film, the ride through the Grottenbahn is associated with a journey into the inner self.
- Who directed Die Pratermizzi?
- Die Pratermizzi was directed by Gustav Ucicky, Karl Leiter.
- Who stars in Die Pratermizzi?
- Die Pratermizzi stars Nita Naldi, Hedy Pfundmeyer, Anny Ondra, Hugo Thimig, Igo Sym, Ferdinand Leopoldi.
- How long is Die Pratermizzi?
- Die Pratermizzi has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Die Pratermizzi?
- Die Pratermizzi is a Drama film.
- Where was Die Pratermizzi produced?
- Die Pratermizzi was produced in Austria.