The Swedish Nightingale
Die schwedische Nachtigall
Synopsis
The movie tells the beautiful love story of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen and the singer Jenny Lind. Andersen dedicated his fairy tale "The Nightingale of the Chinese Emperor" to Lind.
Top Cast
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Joachim Gottschalk
Hans Christian Andersen
Ilse Werner
Jenny Lind
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Staatsminister Graf Rantzau
Aribert Wäscher
Verleger Peer Upan
Hans Leibelt
Theaterdirektor
Volker von Collande
Olaf Larsson, Jennys Verlobter
Jeanette Bethge
Frau Tostrup, Andersens Haushälterin
Angelo Ferrari
Italienischer Gastwirt
Ernst Sattler
Axel Lind
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Paul Brauer
- Original Title
- Die schwedische Nachtigall
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Paul Brauer
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Paul Brauer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swedish Nightingale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Swedish Nightingale about?
The movie tells the beautiful love story of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen and the singer Jenny Lind. Andersen dedicated his fairy tale "The Nightingale of the Chinese Emperor" to Lind.
Who directed The Swedish Nightingale?
The Swedish Nightingale was directed by Peter Paul Brauer.
Who stars in The Swedish Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Swedish Nightingale includes Joachim Gottschalk, Ilse Werner, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Aribert Wäscher, Hans Leibelt.
When was The Swedish Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Swedish Nightingale was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.