Only a Comedian
Originally released in 1935. Only a Comedian is a feature film. directed by Erich Engel.
Starring Rudolf Forster, Christl Mardayn, and Paul Wegener
Synopsis
A moving actor at the rococo era shows the power-hungry-crude minister of a small state prince in the barriers, while he makes use of his resemblance to the sovereign and slips in his role. - Double role for Rudolf Forster who plays his figures very much chilly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Forster
as Herzog Friedrich Theodor / Florian Reiter
Christl Mardayn
as Comtesse Beate
Paul Wegener
as Staatsminister von Creven
Hans Moser
as Melchior Pfennig
Grit Haid
as Minna
Hilde von Stolz
as Gräfin Karola von Roedenau
Gretl Bernd
as Baronin Denise
Lisl Kinast
as Martha, eine Schauspielerin
Wilhelm König
as Peter Tamm, ein Schauspieler
Franz Schafheitlin
as Der Mahler Blanchet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Only a Comedian about?
A moving actor at the rococo era shows the power-hungry-crude minister of a small state prince in the barriers, while he makes use of his resemblance to the sovereign and slips in his role. - Doubl...
Who directed Only a Comedian?
Only a Comedian was directed by Erich Engel.
How long is Only a Comedian?
Only a Comedian has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Only a Comedian released?
Only a Comedian was released on September 2, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Only a Comedian?
The main cast of Only a Comedian includes Rudolf Forster, Christl Mardayn, Paul Wegener, Hans Moser, Grit Haid.