Wibbel the Tailor
Schneider Wibbel
Synopsis
During the Napoleonic occupation of the German states in 1812, a tailor by the name of Anton Wibbel is sentenced to sit in jail for insulting the Emperor. The tailor manages to get out of this by paying off a friend to go to prison in his place. But then, the "phony" prisoner suddenly dies in his cell and everyone now thinks Wibbel is dead.
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Erich Ponto
Schneider Anton Wibbel
Fita Benkhoff
Fin, seine Frau
Irene von Meyendorff
Klementine
Friedrich Benfer
André
Günther Lüders
Schneidergeselle Peter Zimpel
Hubert von Meyerinck
Knillich
Lotte Rausch
Mariechen
S.O. Schoening
Picard
Theo Lucas
Mölfes
Ludwig Schmitz
Drögendiek
Albert Florath
Totengräber
Eva Tinschmann
Frau Heubes
Paul Heidemann
Kommissar
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Pangdich
Maria Krahn
Hans Hemes
Walter Lieck
Fitzkes
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
Heubes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor de Kowa
- Original Title
- Schneider Wibbel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Majestic-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor de Kowa
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor de Kowa
Director
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What is Wibbel the Tailor about?
During the Napoleonic occupation of the German states in 1812, a tailor by the name of Anton Wibbel is sentenced to sit in jail for insulting the Emperor. The tailor manages to get out of this by paying off a friend to go to prison in his place. But then, the "phony" prisoner suddenly dies in his cell and everyone now thinks Wibbel is dead.
Who directed Wibbel the Tailor?
Wibbel the Tailor was directed by Viktor de Kowa.
Who stars in Wibbel the Tailor?
The principal cast of Wibbel the Tailor includes Erich Ponto, Fita Benkhoff, Irene von Meyendorff, Friedrich Benfer, Günther Lüders.
When was Wibbel the Tailor released and how long is it?
Wibbel the Tailor was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.