Meiseken
Originally released in 1937. Meiseken is a comedy film. directed by Hans Deppe. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Josef Eichheim, Rotraut Richter, and Fritz Kampers
Synopsis
Old Meiseken, a gingerbread baker, has been dead for three years, but his bosses don’t know that. They’ve been paying him his pension all this time, unaware that his former landlords have been cashing the checks. When, one day, the assistant head of the bakery, Tony, pays a visit to Meiseken’s place to get a hold of an old recipe, someone’s got to play the part of Meiseken! The fraud blows up in the landlords’ faces; but in the end, Tony gets the recipe book and even a new bride.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Josef Eichheim
as Alois Brüggler, Kleinbauer
Rotraut Richter
as Hedwig, Brügglers Enkelin
Fritz Kampers
as Sebastian Huber, Gastwirt
Oskar Sima
as Aulinger, Handwerker
Beppo Brem
as Michel, Knecht
Josef Berger
as Gendarm
Leo Peukert
as Hämmerleins Bürodiener
Susi Lanner
as Ursula Meiseken
Klaus Pohl
Josef Reithofer
as Hämmerleins Abteilungsdirektor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- F.D.F.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meiseken about?
Old Meiseken, a gingerbread baker, has been dead for three years, but his bosses don’t know that. They’ve been paying him his pension all this time, unaware that his former landlords have been...
Who directed Meiseken?
Meiseken was directed by Hans Deppe.
How long is Meiseken?
Meiseken has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Meiseken released?
Meiseken was released on May 26, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meiseken?
The main cast of Meiseken includes Josef Eichheim, Rotraut Richter, Fritz Kampers, Oskar Sima, Beppo Brem.