The Comedians
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Synopsis
Although she is known as a patron of the arts, a graceful duchess nevertheless refuses her nephew to marry an enterprising actress in this German melodrama starring Kathe Dorsch and silent screen legend Henny Porten. When Philine (Hilde Krahl), the troupe's ingénue, is rejected as proper marital material by the Duchess of Weissenfels (Porten), Karoline Neuber (Dorsch) creates such a furor that she is banished from the country. A performance at the court at St. Petersburg also ends in disaster for the unhappy actress and abandoned by all, Karoline dies a suicide.
Top Cast
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Käthe Dorsch
Caroline Neuber
Hilde Krahl
Philine Schröder, ihre Schülerin
Henny Porten
Herzogin Amalia von Weißenfels
Richard Häussler
Baron Armin von Perckhammer, ihr Neffe
Gustav Diessl
Ernst Biron, Herzog von Kurland
Erna Sellmer
Amme Armins
Lucy Millowitsch
Demoiselle Lorenz
Walter Janssen
Friedrich Domin
Alexander Ponto
Leopold von Ledebur
Ullrich Haupt
Erich Dunskus
Karin Evans
Julius Frey
Bettina Moissi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- G.W. Pabst, Axel Eggebrecht, Olly Boeheim, Walter von Hollander
- Original Score
- Lothar Brühne
- Original Title
- Komödianten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
G.W. Pabst, Axel Eggebrecht, Olly Boeheim, Walter von Hollander
Lothar Brühne
Bruno Stephan
Ludolf Grisebach
Hans Schweikart
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Hans Schweikart
Producer
Bruno Stephan
Director of Photography
Ludolf Grisebach
Editor
Gerbert Hochreiter
Production Design
G.W. Pabst
Writer
Axel Eggebrecht
Writer
Walter von Hollander
Writer
Maria Pommer-Uhlig
Costume Design
Julius von Borsody
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Comedians.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Comedians
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Comedians about?
Although she is known as a patron of the arts, a graceful duchess nevertheless refuses her nephew to marry an enterprising actress in this German melodrama starring Kathe Dorsch and silent screen legend Henny Porten. When Philine (Hilde Krahl), the troupe's ingénue, is rejected as proper marital material by the Duchess of Weissenfels (Porten), Karoline Neuber (Dorsch) creates such a furor that she is banished from the country. A performance at the court at St. Petersburg also ends in disaster for the unhappy actress and abandoned by all, Karoline dies a suicide.
Who directed The Comedians?
The Comedians was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The Comedians?
The principal cast of The Comedians includes Käthe Dorsch, Hilde Krahl, Henny Porten, Richard Häussler, Gustav Diessl.
When was The Comedians released and how long is it?
The Comedians was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Comedians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Comedians was composed by Lothar Brühne.
Is The Comedians based on a book or true story?
The Comedians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Olly Boeheim".