Donauschiffer
Synopsis
The Hungarian noble Nikki von Kormendy is traveling incognito as a blind passenger on the Danube ferry "Fortuna". Captain Korngiebel keeps him busy with various tasks. When the young singer Anny Hofer comes on board, both men fall in love with her and compete for her affactions. Out of sheer jealousy, Korngiebel lets his ship run aground and now fears for his captain's license. But Kormendy generously acquires the boat and leases it to Peter and Anny ... with the sole condition that the ship bear his name from this date forward.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. Stemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Gustl Kernmayr, Philipp Lothar Mayring, Robert A. Stemmle, Werner Hochbaum
- Original Score
- Anton Profes
- Original Title
- Donauschiffer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Wien-Film, Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. Stemmle
Hans Gustl Kernmayr, Philipp Lothar Mayring, Robert A. Stemmle, Werner Hochbaum
Anton Profes
Karl-Ludwig Ruppel, Karl Hasselmann
Arnfried Heyne
Karl Hartl
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Stemmle
Director
Arnfried Heyne
Editor
Hans Gustl Kernmayr
Writer
Philipp Lothar Mayring
Writer
Robert A. Stemmle
Writer
Karl-Ludwig Ruppel
Director of Photography
Werner Hochbaum
Writer
Karl Hartl
Producer
Karl Hasselmann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donauschiffer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Donauschiffer about?
The Hungarian noble Nikki von Kormendy is traveling incognito as a blind passenger on the Danube ferry "Fortuna". Captain Korngiebel keeps him busy with various tasks. When the young singer Anny Hofer comes on board, both men fall in love with her and compete for her affactions. Out of sheer jealousy, Korngiebel lets his ship run aground and now fears for his captain's license. But Kormendy generously acquires the boat and leases it to Peter and Anny ... with the sole condition that the ship bear his name from this date forward.
Who directed Donauschiffer?
Donauschiffer was directed by Robert A. Stemmle.
Who stars in Donauschiffer?
The principal cast of Donauschiffer includes Hilde Krahl, Attila Hörbiger, Oskar Sima, Pál Jávor, Tibor von Halmay.
When was Donauschiffer released and how long is it?
Donauschiffer was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Donauschiffer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donauschiffer was composed by Anton Profes.