Carnival in Flanders
Die klugen Frauen
Synopsis
Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)
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Françoise Rosay
Cornelia
Will Dohm
The Burgomaster
Paul Hartmann
The Duke of Olivares
Albert Lieven
Painter Johann Breughel
Paul Westermeier
The Butcher
Charlott Daudert
Siska
Heinz Förster-Ludwig
The Baker
Erika Helmke
The Baker's Wife
Hans Henninger
The Fishmonger
Carsta Löck
The Fishmonger's Wife
Wilhelm Gombert
The Innkeeper
Trude Marlen
The Innkeeper's Wife
Willem Holsboer
The Priest
Werner Scharf
1st Spanish Officer
Wolfgang Klein
2nd Spanish Officer
Maryse Wendling
The Brewer's Wife
Paul Walker
The Dwarf
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Feyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Feyder, Charles Spaak
- Original Score
- Louis Beydts
- Original Title
- Die klugen Frauen
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Tonbild Syndikat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Feyder
Jacques Feyder, Charles Spaak
Louis Beydts
Harry Stradling Sr.
Wolfgang Wehrum
Pierre Guerlais
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Feyder
Screenplay
Pierre Guerlais
Producer
Wolfgang Wehrum
Editor
Charles Spaak
Screenplay
Louis Beydts
Original Music Composer
Lazare Meerson
Production Design
Jacques Feyder
Director
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival in Flanders
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What is Carnival in Flanders about?
Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)
Who directed Carnival in Flanders?
Carnival in Flanders was directed by Jacques Feyder.
Who stars in Carnival in Flanders?
The principal cast of Carnival in Flanders includes Françoise Rosay, Will Dohm, Paul Hartmann, Albert Lieven, Paul Westermeier.
When was Carnival in Flanders released and how long is it?
Carnival in Flanders was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnival in Flanders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnival in Flanders was composed by Louis Beydts.
Is Carnival in Flanders based on a book or true story?
Carnival in Flanders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Spaak".