Girls in Gingham
Die Buntkarierten
Synopsis
A moving saga focusing on the women in a family that spans three generations and almost 70 years of German history, from the Wilhelmine period through the end of WWII. This film shows that it takes a combination of hard work, political consciousness and family work in tandem to face the tragedies of war, economic hardship and death.
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Camilla Spira
Guste
Werner Hinz
Paul
Carsta Löck
Emma
Ursula Diestel
Frieda
Willi Rose
Landsturmmann
Herbert Hübner
Major Markenbrunn
Arno Paulsen
Schulz
Werner Peters
Oberleutnant von der Lohe
Walter Gross
Conferencier
Käte Alving
Hebamme
Walter Bluhm
Lewin
Yvonne Merin
Friedrich Gnaß
Brigitte Krause
Hans Klering
Else Reval
Waltraut Kramm
Hans Joachim Schölermann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Berta Waterstradt
- Original Score
- H. W. Wiemann
- Original Title
- Die Buntkarierten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Berta Waterstradt
H. W. Wiemann
Karl Plintzner, Friedl Behn-Grund
Ilse Voigt
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Berta Waterstradt
Writer
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Friedl Behn-Grund
Director of Photography
H. W. Wiemann
Original Music Composer
Walter Schulze-Mittendorff
Costume Design
Emil Hasler
Production Design
Ilse Voigt
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls in Gingham
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What is Girls in Gingham about?
A moving saga focusing on the women in a family that spans three generations and almost 70 years of German history, from the Wilhelmine period through the end of WWII. This film shows that it takes a combination of hard work, political consciousness and family work in tandem to face the tragedies of war, economic hardship and death.
Who directed Girls in Gingham?
Girls in Gingham was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in Girls in Gingham?
The principal cast of Girls in Gingham includes Camilla Spira, Werner Hinz, Carsta Löck, Ursula Diestel, Willi Rose.
When was Girls in Gingham released and how long is it?
Girls in Gingham was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Girls in Gingham?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girls in Gingham was composed by H. W. Wiemann.