The Heart of a Queen
Das Herz der Königin
Synopsis
As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her.
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Zarah Leander
Maria Stuart
Willy Birgel
Lord Bothwell
Maria Koppenhöfer
Elisabeth I.
Lotte Koch
Lady Johanna Gordon
Axel von Ambesser
Henry Darnley
Friedrich Benfer
David Riccio
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Walther Suessenguth
Odo Krohmann
Herbert Hübner
Emil Heß
Karl Haubenreißer
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Anneliese von Eschstruth
Ruth Buchardt
Lisa Lesco
Margot Hielscher
Eine der vier Marien
Josef Sieber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Froelich
- Screenplay & Story
- Harald Braun, Jacob Geis, Rolf Reißmann
- Original Score
- Theo Mackeben
- Original Title
- Das Herz der Königin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Tonfilmstudio Carl Froelich, UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Froelich
Harald Braun, Jacob Geis, Rolf Reißmann
Theo Mackeben
Franz Weihmayr
Gustav Lohse
Carl Froelich
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Froelich
Director
Carl Froelich
Producer
Harald Braun
Writer
Jacob Geis
Writer
Rolf Reißmann
Writer
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Gustav Lohse
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of a Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart of a Queen about?
As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her.
Who directed The Heart of a Queen?
The Heart of a Queen was directed by Carl Froelich.
Who stars in The Heart of a Queen?
The principal cast of The Heart of a Queen includes Zarah Leander, Willy Birgel, Maria Koppenhöfer, Lotte Koch, Axel von Ambesser.
When was The Heart of a Queen released and how long is it?
The Heart of a Queen was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart of a Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart of a Queen was composed by Theo Mackeben.