The Saint and Her Fool
Die Heilige und ihr Narr
Synopsis
Agnes Günther’s heart-rending fairy tale dazzled turn-of-the-century German audiences and sold hundreds of thousands of copies before being adapted into this tale of timeless passion, the beautiful The Saint and the Fool. The unapologetically sentimental classic was directed by Wilhelm Dieterle, who launched a successful career in Weimar cinema before becoming known for romantic, lush melodramas and technicolor extravaganzas, including 1945′s Marlene Dietrich unforgettable Love Letters. The dashing Dieterle himself plays Harrogate, Earl of Torstein, whose star-crossed love for the luminous Rosemarie of Brauneck (Lien Deyers, discovered by Fritz Lang) is further doomed by royal heroes and villains, the requisite evil stepmother, and fantastical elements that channel the intoxicating romance of Camille through the magic of the Brothers Grimm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt J. Braun, Charlotte Hagenbruch, Agnes Günther
- Original Title
- Die Heilige und ihr Narr
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film-Union AG (Defu) (Berlin)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Curt J. Braun, Charlotte Hagenbruch, Agnes Günther
Frederik Fuglsang
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Andrej Andrejew
Production Design
Curt J. Braun
Writer
Frederik Fuglsang
Director of Photography
Charlotte Hagenbruch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Saint and Her Fool
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What is The Saint and Her Fool about?
Agnes Günther’s heart-rending fairy tale dazzled turn-of-the-century German audiences and sold hundreds of thousands of copies before being adapted into this tale of timeless passion, the beautiful The Saint and the Fool. The unapologetically sentimental classic was directed by Wilhelm Dieterle, who launched a successful career in Weimar cinema before becoming known for romantic, lush melodramas and technicolor extravaganzas, including 1945′s Marlene Dietrich unforgettable Love Letters. The dashing Dieterle himself plays Harrogate, Earl of Torstein, whose star-crossed love for the luminous Rosemarie of Brauneck (Lien Deyers, discovered by Fritz Lang) is further doomed by royal heroes and villains, the requisite evil stepmother, and fantastical elements that channel the intoxicating romance of Camille through the magic of the Brothers Grimm.
Who directed The Saint and Her Fool?
The Saint and Her Fool was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Saint and Her Fool?
The principal cast of The Saint and Her Fool includes William Dieterle, Lien Deyers, Gina Manès, Sophie Pagay, Camilla von Hollay.
When was The Saint and Her Fool released and how long is it?
The Saint and Her Fool was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is The Saint and Her Fool based on a book or true story?
The Saint and Her Fool is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agnes Günther".