Lucky Kids
Glückskinder
Synopsis
After completing work on the British musical Invitation to the Waltz, Lillian Harvey returned to her adopted country of Germany to star in the comedy-with-music Glueckskinder (Children of Fortune). Harvey plays Ann Garden, an unemployed actress who ends up in night court on a loitering charge. Here she meets Gil Taylor (Willy Fritsch), a struggling songwriter temporarily employed as a court reporter. Hoping to keep her out of jail, Gil impulsively tells the judge that he's engaged to Ann -- whereupon the judge, equally impulsively, marries the couple on the spot! After this inauspicious start, Ann and Gil embark upon a rocky (but tuneful) whirlwind romance.
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Willy Fritsch
Gil Taylor, Reporter
Lilian Harvey
Ann Garden
Oskar Sima
Stoddard, Reporter
Albert Florath
Ölmagnat Mr. Jackson
Paul Bildt
Schnellrichter
Paul Kemp
Frank Black, Reporter
Fred Goebel
Bill
Erich Kestin
Hopkins
Otto Stoeckel
Chefredakteur Manning
Max Hiller
Standesbeamter
Hermann Mayer-Falkow
Schallterbeamter beim Morning Post
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Stemmle, Paul Martin, Curt Goetz, Brian Marlow, Thyra Samter Winslow
- Original Score
- Peter Kreuder
- Original Title
- Glückskinder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Martin
Robert A. Stemmle, Paul Martin, Curt Goetz, Brian Marlow, Thyra Samter Winslow
Peter Kreuder
Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Carl Otto Bartning
Max Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Stemmle
Writer
Paul Martin
Writer
Curt Goetz
Writer
Paul Martin
Director
Carl Otto Bartning
Editor
Max Pfeiffer
Producer
Erich Kettelhut
Production Design
Manon Hahn
Costume Design
Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Kids
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What is Lucky Kids about?
After completing work on the British musical Invitation to the Waltz, Lillian Harvey returned to her adopted country of Germany to star in the comedy-with-music Glueckskinder (Children of Fortune). Harvey plays Ann Garden, an unemployed actress who ends up in night court on a loitering charge. Here she meets Gil Taylor (Willy Fritsch), a struggling songwriter temporarily employed as a court reporter. Hoping to keep her out of jail, Gil impulsively tells the judge that he's engaged to Ann -- whereupon the judge, equally impulsively, marries the couple on the spot! After this inauspicious start, Ann and Gil embark upon a rocky (but tuneful) whirlwind romance.
Who directed Lucky Kids?
Lucky Kids was directed by Paul Martin.
Who stars in Lucky Kids?
The principal cast of Lucky Kids includes Willy Fritsch, Lilian Harvey, Oskar Sima, Albert Florath, Paul Bildt.
When was Lucky Kids released and how long is it?
Lucky Kids was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Kids was composed by Peter Kreuder.
Is Lucky Kids based on a book or true story?
Lucky Kids is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Marlow", Novel: "Thyra Samter Winslow".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucky Kids?
Lucky Kids holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).