The Bath in the Barn
Das Bad auf der Tenne
Synopsis
During a stay in Terbrügg, a small village in Flanders, the wealthy merchant Fernando Sartorius gifts a bathtub to Antje, the mayor’s wife, with the intention of seducing her upon his return to the village. While Antje is delighted with the tub, her husband, Hendrik, banishes it from their home. When Antje decides to bathe outdoors instead, the lecherous men of the village spy on her. Through a clever ruse, Antje and her maids manage to expose the voyeurs, and the villagers ultimately conclude that the bathtub brings nothing but trouble; they cast it into a nearby quarry. Antje demands a replacement tub, but wheels are secretly attached to it. During her first bath, the tub begins to roll, coming to a stop in the middle of the village square. These events bring Hendrik and Antje back together, ensuring that when Sartorius returns, he fails in his attempt to seduce her.
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Will Dohm
Hendrik, Bürgermeister von Terbrügg
Heli Finkenzeller
Antje, seine Frau
Richard Häussler
Fernando Sartorius
Gisela von Collande
Stin, Großmagd beim Bürgermeister
Wilfried Seyferth
Amtsgehilfe Jan
Paul Henckels
Ule Sleeks, Handelsreisender
Erna Sellmer
seine Frau
Claus Holm
Pieter, sein Sohn
Marianne Simson
Nina
Walter Lieck
Severin
Gerta Böttcher
Nele
Hans Stiebner
Klas
Franz Weber
Der alte Müller
Friedrich Wilhelm Dann
Jeff
Cordula Grun
Jeffs Frau
James Bachert
Bombolo
Hugo Flink
Franzl
Paul Rehkopf
Haske
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker von Collande
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker von Collande, Herbert Tjadens, Rolf Meyer
- Original Score
- Theo Mackeben
- Original Title
- Das Bad auf der Tenne
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker von Collande
Volker von Collande, Herbert Tjadens, Rolf Meyer
Theo Mackeben
Hermann Wallbrück, Andor von Bàrsy
Walter von Bonhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Volker von Collande
Director
Theo Mackeben
Original Music Composer
Hermann Wallbrück
Director of Photography
Volker von Collande
Screenplay
Walter von Bonhorst
Editor
Herbert Tjadens
Screenplay
Rolf Meyer
Screenplay
Andor von Bàrsy
Director of Photography
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What is The Bath in the Barn about?
During a stay in Terbrügg, a small village in Flanders, the wealthy merchant Fernando Sartorius gifts a bathtub to Antje, the mayor’s wife, with the intention of seducing her upon his return to the village. While Antje is delighted with the tub, her husband, Hendrik, banishes it from their home. When Antje decides to bathe outdoors instead, the lecherous men of the village spy on her. Through a clever ruse, Antje and her maids manage to expose the voyeurs, and the villagers ultimately conclude that the bathtub brings nothing but trouble; they cast it into a nearby quarry. Antje demands a replacement tub, but wheels are secretly attached to it. During her first bath, the tub begins to roll, coming to a stop in the middle of the village square. These events bring Hendrik and Antje back together, ensuring that when Sartorius returns, he fails in his attempt to seduce her.
Who directed The Bath in the Barn?
The Bath in the Barn was directed by Volker von Collande.
Who stars in The Bath in the Barn?
The principal cast of The Bath in the Barn includes Will Dohm, Heli Finkenzeller, Richard Häussler, Gisela von Collande, Wilfried Seyferth.
When was The Bath in the Barn released and how long is it?
The Bath in the Barn was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bath in the Barn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bath in the Barn was composed by Theo Mackeben.