Burg Theatre (1936)
In this convoluted melodrama, an elderly thespian falls for a rising young starlet. He admits his love for her and then announces that he will retire. The young woman pretends she loves him too, but her real motive is to give her struggling lover, also an aspiring actor, a break.
Director: Willi Forst
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: December 25, 1936
Cast
- Werner Krauss - Friedrich Mitterer
- Carl Esmond - Josef Rainer
- Hortense Raky - Leni Schindler
- Olga Tschechowa - Baroness Seebach
- Hans Moser - Souffleur Sedlmayer
- Carl Günther - Baron Seebach
- Karl Skraup - Schneidermeister Schindler
- Josefine Dora - Frau Schindler
- Franz Herterich - Direktor des Burgtheaters
- Camilla Gerzhofer - Frau von S., Gesellschaftsdame
Music: Peter Kreuder
Cinematography: Theodore J. Pahle
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Willi Forst
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burg Theatre about?
- In this convoluted melodrama, an elderly thespian falls for a rising young starlet. He admits his love for her and then announces that he will retire. The young woman pretends she loves him too, but her real motive is to give her struggling lover, also an aspiring actor, a break.
- Who directed Burg Theatre?
- Burg Theatre was directed by Willi Forst.
- Who stars in Burg Theatre?
- Burg Theatre stars Werner Krauss, Carl Esmond, Hortense Raky, Olga Tschechowa, Hans Moser, Carl Günther.
- How long is Burg Theatre?
- Burg Theatre has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Burg Theatre?
- Burg Theatre is a Drama film.
- Where was Burg Theatre produced?
- Burg Theatre was produced in Austria, Germany.