The Night in Venice
Die Nacht in Venedig
Synopsis
The marriage of the celebrated operetta diva Vilma and the chamber singer Peter has come to an end. Peter, however, is intent on winning back his now ex-wife. So he’s come up with the idea of a guest performance in Venice, where the two will both appear. Vilma, however, has already found a new man – Niki. He’s a salesman and she wants to marry him. With the help of Annemarie, a friend, who has won a trip to Venice, Peter succeeds in diverting Niki, for he falls in love with Annemarie. Now the way is free for Peter to win back the ex-wife, who couldn’t care if he lived in a hole six feet underground.
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Heidemarie Hatheyer
Annemarie Pleß, Stenotypistin
Lizzi Waldmüller
Operettendiva Vilma Berner
Hans Nielsen
Dr.Nikolaus Roll, genannt Niki, Kaufmann
Harald Paulsen
Kammersänger Peter Laurenz
Erich Ponto
Direktor Arnold Richard Schmitz, Parfümfabrikant
Paul Henckels
Direktor Winand, Parfümfabrikant
Erika von Thellmann
Olly Hagen
Kurt Vespermann
Nicolo, Italienischer Theaterdirektor
Ursula Herking
Frl. Köberle, Sekretärin bei Dr. Roll
Wilhelm P. Krüger
Theaterinspizient
Edith Oss
Mizzi
Walter Steinbeck
Mertens, deutscher Theaterdirektor
Paul Verhoeven
Buchhalter Paul Schmitz
Leo Peukert
Der Wirt der Osteria
Walter Lieck
Der Hotelportier
Hansi Wendler
Nina, Hausmädchen im Hotel
Antonietta Forzutti
Giudetta, die italienische Braut
Pietro Zennaro
Beppo, der engagierte Gondoliere
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Lotte Neumann, Walter Wassermann
- Original Score
- Johann Strauss II, Franz Doelle
- Original Title
- Die Nacht in Venedig
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Lotte Neumann, Walter Wassermann
Johann Strauss II, Franz Doelle
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Lotte Neumann
Writer
Walter Wassermann
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night in Venice
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What is The Night in Venice about?
The marriage of the celebrated operetta diva Vilma and the chamber singer Peter has come to an end. Peter, however, is intent on winning back his now ex-wife. So he’s come up with the idea of a guest performance in Venice, where the two will both appear. Vilma, however, has already found a new man – Niki. He’s a salesman and she wants to marry him. With the help of Annemarie, a friend, who has won a trip to Venice, Peter succeeds in diverting Niki, for he falls in love with Annemarie. Now the way is free for Peter to win back the ex-wife, who couldn’t care if he lived in a hole six feet underground.
Who directed The Night in Venice?
The Night in Venice was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in The Night in Venice?
The principal cast of The Night in Venice includes Heidemarie Hatheyer, Lizzi Waldmüller, Hans Nielsen, Harald Paulsen, Erich Ponto.
When was The Night in Venice released and how long is it?
The Night in Venice was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night in Venice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night in Venice was composed by Johann Strauss II, Franz Doelle.