Marriage with Limited Liability (1931)
Though "blessed" with a complex title, which translates as Marriage with Limited Liability, this German comedy was adapted from the more simply titled stage play Causa Kaiser. Composer Georg Kaiser is unable to secure a divorce from his wife, so he "lives in sin" with his singer-sweetheart Causa. The girl's wealthy uncle dies, leaving her millions -- provided she is married to Georg Kaiser. Hoping to take advantage of a legal loophole, Georg seeks out another man named George Kaiser, intending to marry him off to Causa so that she can collect her legacy. Georg Kaiser # 2 is a middle-aged naif who can't understand why his new bride is so cold to him. When he finds out he's been duped by Kaiser #1, Kaiser #2 finds solace in the arms of another woman closer to his own age, which somehow leads to a happy ending for all concerned.
Cast
- Charlotte Susa - Irene Kaiser
- Georg Alexander - Dr. Wender, Rechtsanwalt
- Paul Morgan - Sr. Springer, Rechtsanwalt
- Hans Moser - Georg Kaiser II., Bürovorsteher
- Rosa Valetti
- Werner Fuetterer - Georg Kaiser I.
- Trude Brionne - Hühnerbein
- Tamara Desni
- Anita Mey
- Walter Steinbeck - Richter
Screenplay
- Curt J. Braun (Author)
- Bobby E. Lüthge (Author)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marriage with Limited Liability about?
- Though "blessed" with a complex title, which translates as Marriage with Limited Liability, this German comedy was adapted from the more simply titled stage play Causa Kaiser. Composer Georg Kaiser is unable to secure a divorce from his wife, so he "lives in sin" with his singer-sweetheart Causa. The girl's wealthy uncle dies, leaving her millions -- provided she is married to Georg Kaiser. Hoping to take advantage of a legal loophole, Georg seeks out another man named George Kaiser, intending to marry him off to Causa so that she can collect her legacy. Georg Kaiser # 2 is a middle-aged naif who can't understand why his new bride is so cold to him. When he finds out he's been duped by Kaiser #1, Kaiser #2 finds solace in the arms of another woman closer to his own age, which somehow leads to a happy ending for all concerned.
- Who directed Marriage with Limited Liability?
- Marriage with Limited Liability was directed by Franz Wenzler.
- Who stars in Marriage with Limited Liability?
- Marriage with Limited Liability stars Charlotte Susa, Georg Alexander, Paul Morgan, Hans Moser, Rosa Valetti, Werner Fuetterer.
- How long is Marriage with Limited Liability?
- Marriage with Limited Liability has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Marriage with Limited Liability?
- Marriage with Limited Liability is a Comedy film.
- Where was Marriage with Limited Liability produced?
- Marriage with Limited Liability was produced in Germany, Austria.