The Bird Seller
Der Vogelhändler
Synopsis
The film is an adaptation of the 1891 operetta Der Vogelhändler by composer Carl Zeller, with libretto by Moritz West and Ludwig Held, though it incorporates few of the original songs, using them mostly instrumentally or in the background. The plot follows Adam, a Tyrolean bird seller in 18th-century Rhineland, who hopes to marry his beloved Christl, a postmaster's daughter; to secure his future, she arranges for him to perform at court, but complications arise when she is mistakenly suspected of an affair with a philandering prince.
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Maria Andergast
Christl von der Post
Wolf Albach-Retty
Adam der Vogelhändler
Lil Dagover
Die Kurfürstin
Hans Zesch-Ballot
Der Kurfürst
Georg Alexander
Graf Stanislaus
Genia Nikolaieva
Adelheid
Max Gülstorff
Hofjägermeitster
Gaston Briese
Egon Brosig
Gustl Gstettenbaur
Arthur Hell
Paul Mederow
Paul Rehkopf
Hans Schneider
Franz Stein
Jakob Tiedtke
Wolfgang von Schwindt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.W. Emo
- Original Title
- Der Vogelhändler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Majestic-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.W. Emo
Department Leadership Roster
E.W. Emo
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bird Seller
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What is The Bird Seller about?
The film is an adaptation of the 1891 operetta Der Vogelhändler by composer Carl Zeller, with libretto by Moritz West and Ludwig Held, though it incorporates few of the original songs, using them mostly instrumentally or in the background. The plot follows Adam, a Tyrolean bird seller in 18th-century Rhineland, who hopes to marry his beloved Christl, a postmaster's daughter; to secure his future, she arranges for him to perform at court, but complications arise when she is mistakenly suspected of an affair with a philandering prince.
Who directed The Bird Seller?
The Bird Seller was directed by E.W. Emo.
Who stars in The Bird Seller?
The principal cast of The Bird Seller includes Maria Andergast, Wolf Albach-Retty, Lil Dagover, Hans Zesch-Ballot, Georg Alexander.
When was The Bird Seller released and how long is it?
The Bird Seller was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.