Marriage of Affection
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Synopsis
A continuation of the film "Familie Buchholz": To Wilhelmine Buchholz, the concept of a marriage based on love is somewhat scary, although she hears again and again that this is the "modern" method to a happy marriage. Her daughter Betti seems to agree, as she shows no interest in her middle class companions; she only loves the painter Holle. To once again restore family harmony, Mr. Buchholz sends his wife and daughters to Helgoland. But Wilhelmine has to return early to Berlin to look after things while Betti and Holle continue onward. On Helgoland, they secretly marry.
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Henny Porten
Wilhelmine Buchholz
Paul Westermeier
Carl Buchholz, ihr Mann
Gustav Fröhlich
Frauenarzt Dr. Franz Wrenzchen
Grethe Weiser
Jette, Dienstmädchen bei Buchholzens
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Kathinka Bergfeldt
Albert Hehn
Friedrich Wilhelm Holle, Kunstmaler
Kurt Vespermann
Julius Stinde, Verleger
Günther Lüders
Lothar Manning
Elisabeth Botz
Mutter Jaspersen
Käthe Dyckhoff
Marianne Simson
Sigrid Becker
Renée Stobrawa
Hans Zesch-Ballot
Werner Stock
Fritz Kampers
Helmuth Helsig
Gardefüsilier Gottfried Großkopf
Oscar Sabo
August Butsch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Froelich
- Screenplay & Story
- Jochen Kuhlmey, Julius Stinde
- Original Score
- Hans-Otto Borgmann
- Original Title
- Neigungsehe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Froelich
Jochen Kuhlmey, Julius Stinde
Hans-Otto Borgmann
Wolfgang Schleif
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Froelich
Director
Jochen Kuhlmey
Writer
Wolfgang Schleif
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage of Affection
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What is Marriage of Affection about?
A continuation of the film "Familie Buchholz": To Wilhelmine Buchholz, the concept of a marriage based on love is somewhat scary, although she hears again and again that this is the "modern" method to a happy marriage. Her daughter Betti seems to agree, as she shows no interest in her middle class companions; she only loves the painter Holle. To once again restore family harmony, Mr. Buchholz sends his wife and daughters to Helgoland. But Wilhelmine has to return early to Berlin to look after things while Betti and Holle continue onward. On Helgoland, they secretly marry.
Who directed Marriage of Affection?
Marriage of Affection was directed by Carl Froelich.
Who stars in Marriage of Affection?
The principal cast of Marriage of Affection includes Henny Porten, Paul Westermeier, Gustav Fröhlich, Grethe Weiser, Elisabeth Flickenschildt.
When was Marriage of Affection released and how long is it?
Marriage of Affection was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Marriage of Affection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marriage of Affection was composed by Hans-Otto Borgmann.
Is Marriage of Affection based on a book or true story?
Marriage of Affection is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julius Stinde".