Der Ammenkönig
Originally released in 1935. Der Ammenkönig is a drama film. directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Starring Käthe Gold, Richard Romanowsky, and Gustav Knuth
Synopsis
Rather coarse, pre-War comedy about a Markgraf -- Heinrich XXVI -- who bathes in the springs of the Ammendorf to strengthen his potency. The town and its springs are especially well known for the many couples with lots of children, who, for tax reasons, live there unmarried. The town smithy and bully provides his vitality to ensure the countess has an heir for the throne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Käthe Gold
as Die Marktgräfin
Richard Romanowsky
as Der Marktgraf
Gustav Knuth
as Hans Stork
Erika von Thellmann
as Prinzessin Mathilde, die Schwester des Marktgrafen
Fita Benkhoff
as Theres
Theo Lingen
as Der Keuschheitskommissar
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
as Herr von Roden
Ernst Behmer
as Leibdiener Pfeffermann
Marieluise Claudius
as Lisbeth
Josefine Dora
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Centropa-Film GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Ammenkönig about?
Rather coarse, pre-War comedy about a Markgraf -- Heinrich XXVI -- who bathes in the springs of the Ammendorf to strengthen his potency. The town and its springs are especially well known for the ...
Who directed Der Ammenkönig?
Der Ammenkönig was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
How long is Der Ammenkönig?
Der Ammenkönig has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Der Ammenkönig released?
Der Ammenkönig was released on December 5, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Ammenkönig?
The main cast of Der Ammenkönig includes Käthe Gold, Richard Romanowsky, Gustav Knuth, Erika von Thellmann, Fita Benkhoff.