The Bartered Bride
Originally released in 1932. The Bartered Bride is a comedy/music film. directed by Max Ophüls. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, Jarmila Novotná, and Max Nadler
Synopsis
Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, but the marriage arranger tries to "buy" Marie from Hans. But when Wenzel tells Hans that he doesn't want to marry Marie either because he loves circus director Brummel's daughter, Hans decides to accept the offer of money for not interfering in the relations of Hans and Marie. But when Marie hears about this, she doesn't want to see Hans again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender
as Hans
Jarmila Novotná
as Marie
Max Nadler
as Bürgermeister
Maria Janowska
as Frau Bürgermeister
Otto Wernicke
as Heiratsvermittler Kezal
Paul Kemp
as Wenzel
Karl Valentin
as Rudolph Brummer
Liesl Karlstadt
as Katinka Brummer
Hermann Kner
as Micha
Annemarie Sörensen
as Esmeralda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Reichsliga-Film
- Bavaria Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bartered Bride about?
Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, ...
Who directed The Bartered Bride?
The Bartered Bride was directed by Max Ophüls.
How long is The Bartered Bride?
The Bartered Bride has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Bartered Bride released?
The Bartered Bride was released on August 18, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bartered Bride?
The main cast of The Bartered Bride includes Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, Jarmila Novotná, Max Nadler, Maria Janowska, Otto Wernicke.