Journey into the Past
Reise in die Vergangenheit
Synopsis
With her daughter Anita, a young singer, the widow Marianne von der Halden undertakes a journey into the past. She wants to see her former admirers again. One of them is the chamber singer Paul Schneider, who only remembers his childhood sweetheart with irony. They meet the former student Werner Birkner at his wedding, where Anita meets the teacher Michael Brantner. But the encounters make no impression on Marianne. Until she meets her former great love again at a concert given by her daughter, the general director Elmers. The concert is a resounding success and Marianne reconnects with Elmers, who is still unaware that Anita is his daughter.
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Olga Tschechowa
Marianne von der Halden
Ferdinand Marian
Carlo Ernst
Margot Hielscher
Anita von der Halden
Hilde Hildebrand
Lily, Carlos Frau
Will Dohm
Kammersänger Paul Schneider
Theodor Loos
Generalmusikdirektor Prof. Dr. Fritz Elmers
Hans Leibelt
Dr.Werner Birkner
Rudolf Prack
Michael Brantner
Fritz Odemar
Professor Hans Kemmerer, Pianist
Joseph Offenbach
Der Garderobier bei Paul Schneider
Liesl Karlstadt
Frau Knoll, Zimmerfrau Paul Schneiders
Klaus Pohl
Portier
Lotte Rausch
Mathilde
Eva Tinschmann
Tina, Haushälterin bei Marianne
Oscar Sabo
Konzertsaaldiener
Gerhard Mittelhaus
Gerhard Mittelhaus
Der Gastwirt
Maria Seidler
Frau Gericke, Haushälterin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans H. Zerlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans H. Zerlett
- Original Score
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Original Title
- Reise in die Vergangenheit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans H. Zerlett
Hans H. Zerlett, Gerta Ital
Bernhard Eichhorn
Bruno Stephan
Department Leadership Roster
Hans H. Zerlett
Director
Hans H. Zerlett
Screenplay
Bruno Stephan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey into the Past
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What is Journey into the Past about?
With her daughter Anita, a young singer, the widow Marianne von der Halden undertakes a journey into the past. She wants to see her former admirers again. One of them is the chamber singer Paul Schneider, who only remembers his childhood sweetheart with irony. They meet the former student Werner Birkner at his wedding, where Anita meets the teacher Michael Brantner. But the encounters make no impression on Marianne. Until she meets her former great love again at a concert given by her daughter, the general director Elmers. The concert is a resounding success and Marianne reconnects with Elmers, who is still unaware that Anita is his daughter.
Who directed Journey into the Past?
Journey into the Past was directed by Hans H. Zerlett.
Who stars in Journey into the Past?
The principal cast of Journey into the Past includes Olga Tschechowa, Ferdinand Marian, Margot Hielscher, Hilde Hildebrand, Will Dohm.
When was Journey into the Past released and how long is it?
Journey into the Past was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Journey into the Past?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey into the Past was composed by Bernhard Eichhorn.