The Student of Prague
Der Student von Prag
Synopsis
Prague in the 1860s: Balduin is a popular, handsome student, the best fencer in town, in amicable rivalry with his friend Dahl for the affections of Lydia, the innkeeper's niece. While the students are celebrating Lydia's birthday, the opera singer Julia Stella arrives at the inn - and Balduin's life begins to unravel. He is immediately infatuated with the glamorous singer - but she is already kept by an admirer, the wealthy and foppish Baron Waldis. How can a poor student hope to compete? The mysterious Dr. Carpis, who also has ties to Julia and is jealous of the Baron, intervenes. But the price will be higher than Balduin can ever imagine. He risks his sanity and his life - perhaps his very soul - haunted by his own reflection.
Top Cast
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Anton Walbrook
Balduin, der Student
Dorothea Wieck
Julia Stella, Opernsängerin
Theodor Loos
Dr. Carpis
Erich Fiedler
Baron Waldis
Volker von Collande
Student Zavrel
Fritz Genschow
Student Dahl
Edna Greyff
Lydia
Karl Hellmer
Krebs
Elsa Wagner
Jarmila
Miliza Korjus
Julia (singing voice)
Kurt Getke
Fred Goebel
Kurt Herfuth
Heinz Herkommer
Franz List
Paul Rehkopf
Ferry Reich
Betty Sedlmayr
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Robison
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Kyser, Arthur Robison
- Original Score
- Theo Mackeben
- Original Title
- Der Student von Prag
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Cine-Allianz Tonfilmproduktions GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Robison
Hans Kyser, Arthur Robison, Hanns Heinz Ewers
Theo Mackeben
Bruno Mondi
Roger von Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Kyser
Screenplay
Roger von Norman
Editor
Arthur Robison
Director
Arthur Robison
Screenplay
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Theo Mackeben
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Student of Prague
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Student of Prague about?
Prague in the 1860s: Balduin is a popular, handsome student, the best fencer in town, in amicable rivalry with his friend Dahl for the affections of Lydia, the innkeeper's niece. While the students are celebrating Lydia's birthday, the opera singer Julia Stella arrives at the inn - and Balduin's life begins to unravel. He is immediately infatuated with the glamorous singer - but she is already kept by an admirer, the wealthy and foppish Baron Waldis. How can a poor student hope to compete? The mysterious Dr. Carpis, who also has ties to Julia and is jealous of the Baron, intervenes. But the price will be higher than Balduin can ever imagine. He risks his sanity and his life - perhaps his very soul - haunted by his own reflection.
Who directed The Student of Prague?
The Student of Prague was directed by Arthur Robison.
Who stars in The Student of Prague?
The principal cast of The Student of Prague includes Anton Walbrook, Dorothea Wieck, Theodor Loos, Erich Fiedler, Volker von Collande.
When was The Student of Prague released and how long is it?
The Student of Prague was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Student of Prague?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Student of Prague was composed by Theo Mackeben.
Is The Student of Prague based on a book or true story?
The Student of Prague is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".