Damals
Synopsis
Vera Meiners' life was sweet but unfortunately for her, it was not to last. Her husband, Jan, left her after she met a former lover in a harmless friendly meeting. Forced to resume her disrupted medical career, she worked in a Swiss clinic but, without the knowledge of the chief surgeon, Vera ordered a risky operation to be performed and was thereafter fired. Penniless, she then works in Spanish nightclubs in order to provide for herself and her child. After many years, she runs into her friend Frank again in one of these nightclubs...
Top Cast
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Zarah Leander
Vera Meiners aka Gloria O'Connor
Hans Stüwe
Jan Meiners, Rechtsanwalt
Rossano Brazzi
Pablo, Radrennfahrer und Clown
Hilde Körber
Frau Gaspard, Mutter des operierten Kindes
Hans Brausewetter
Corbeau, Friseur
Herbert Hübner
Professor Rigaud, Klinikleiter
Agnes Windeck
Gast beim Abendempfang
Walter Gross
Kellner in der Hotelbar
Karl Martell
Frank Douglas, Versicherungsagent
Jutta von Alpen
Brigitte Meiners (as Jutta v. Alpen)
Elisabeth Markus
Dr. Gloria O'Connor
Hermann Bräuer
Batejo, Manager
Otto Graf
Dr. Lugeon, Chirurg
Karl Haubenreißer
Mendoza
Emil Heß
Alvarez, Veras Verteidiger
Victor Janson
Kabarettdirektor
Giacomo Moschini
Fernandez, Marktbudenbesitzer
Alfred Schieske
Bassist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hansen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert Roth, Peter Groll, Rolf Hansen
- Original Score
- Ralph Benatzky, Lothar Brühne
- Original Title
- Damals
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hansen
Bert Roth, Peter Groll, Rolf Hansen
Ralph Benatzky, Lothar Brühne
Franz Weihmayr
Anna Höllering
Walter Bolz
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Hansen
Director
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Peter Groll
Writer
Rolf Hansen
Writer
Anna Höllering
Editor
Walter Haag
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damals
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What is Damals about?
Vera Meiners' life was sweet but unfortunately for her, it was not to last. Her husband, Jan, left her after she met a former lover in a harmless friendly meeting. Forced to resume her disrupted medical career, she worked in a Swiss clinic but, without the knowledge of the chief surgeon, Vera ordered a risky operation to be performed and was thereafter fired. Penniless, she then works in Spanish nightclubs in order to provide for herself and her child. After many years, she runs into her friend Frank again in one of these nightclubs...
Who directed Damals?
Damals was directed by Rolf Hansen.
Who stars in Damals?
The principal cast of Damals includes Zarah Leander, Hans Stüwe, Rossano Brazzi, Hilde Körber, Hans Brausewetter.
When was Damals released and how long is it?
Damals was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Damals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Damals was composed by Ralph Benatzky, Lothar Brühne.