Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen
Synopsis
Franz Schubert toils by day as his father’s clerk while secretly composing in Beethoven’s shadow, gaining little recognition until friends persuade publisher Diabelli to host a public performance where he meets and falls for soprano Therese Grob. Abandoning a teaching career, he moves in with artist and poet friends, finds inspiration for the “Erlkönig,” and together with Therese sustains himself by performing his songs.
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Heinrich Schweiger
Franz Schubert
Aglaja Schmid
Therese Grob
Hans Thimig
Vater Schubert
Rolf Wanka
Franz Schober
Fritz Imhoff
Schmiedermeister
Carl Bosse
Heinrich Grob, Vater
Chariklia Baxevanos
Junges Mädchen
Franz Pfaudler
Diabelli
Maria Eis
Madame Schechner
Louis Soldan
Moritz von Schwind (as Luis Soldan)
Michael Janisch
Bergmann
Anni Korin
Netty
Erwin Strahl
Johann Mayerhofer
Karl Mittner
Ferdinand Schubert
Fritz Hinz-Fabricius
Hofopernsänger Vogl (as Hinz Fabricius)
Senta Wengraf
Fred Hennings
Schindler
Otto Treßler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Kolm-Veltée
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Kolm-Veltée
- Original Score
- Karl Pauspertl
- Original Title
- Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Beta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Kolm-Veltée
Walter Kolm-Veltée, Carl Merz
Karl Pauspertl
Karl Kirchner, Hanns König
Josef Juvancic, Leontine Klicka
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Kolm-Veltée
Director
Walter Kolm-Veltée
Screenplay
Josef Juvancic
Editor
Carl Merz
Writer
Hill Reihs-Gromes
Costume Design
Karl Kirchner
Director of Photography
Hanns König
Director of Photography
Leontine Klicka
Editor
Leo Bei
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen
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What is Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen about?
Franz Schubert toils by day as his father’s clerk while secretly composing in Beethoven’s shadow, gaining little recognition until friends persuade publisher Diabelli to host a public performance where he meets and falls for soprano Therese Grob. Abandoning a teaching career, he moves in with artist and poet friends, finds inspiration for the “Erlkönig,” and together with Therese sustains himself by performing his songs.
Who directed Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen?
Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen was directed by Walter Kolm-Veltée.
Who stars in Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen?
The principal cast of Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen includes Heinrich Schweiger, Aglaja Schmid, Hans Thimig, Rolf Wanka, Fritz Imhoff.
When was Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen released and how long is it?
Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen was released in 1953 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen was composed by Karl Pauspertl.