A Woman of No Importance
Eine Frau ohne Bedeutung
Synopsis
Sylvia, the daughter of the pastor Kelvil, is lectrice to Lady Patricia and gets to know the young Lord Harford. They love one another, but their class differences forbid marriage. There's a sharp argument with the father, who afterwards wants to send the young lord abroad. Then Sylvia is offered money to disappear, unaware that she's already pregnant. 18 years later: Sylvia raised her son on her own as best she could. He is now known as Lord Harford, who, besides having the title Lord Illingworth, also has inherited his father's total estate and has now returned from India. Unaware of their identities, the father and son get to know one another; get into a fight; and the young man challenges the father to a duel. In order to prevent that from happening, the mother must now tell each of them the truth about their identities. The film is based on the theatre piece of the same name by Oscar Wilde.
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Gustaf Gründgens
Lord George Illingworth
Marianne Hoppe
Hester
Käthe Dorsch
Sylvia Kelvil
Paul Henckels
Lord Hunstaton
Käthe Haack
Lady Hunstaton
Friedrich Kayssler
Pfarrer Kelvil
Hans Leibelt
Lord Illingworth sen.
Genia Nikolaieva
Mrs. Allonwy
Julia Serda
Lady Patricia
Annemarie Steinsieck
Lady Caroline
Friedl Haerlin
Lady Stutfield
Albert Florath
Lord Caverstam
Hans Junkermann
Lord Pontefreat
S.O. Schoening
Erzdiakon Daubeney
Heinrich Marlow
Lord Ashley
Hugo Werner-Kahle
Butler Wilkins
Wolf Trutz
Clubdiener Ward
Philipp Manning
Diener Parker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Steinhoff
- Original Title
- Eine Frau ohne Bedeutung
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Majestic-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Steinhoff
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Steinhoff
Director
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What is A Woman of No Importance about?
Sylvia, the daughter of the pastor Kelvil, is lectrice to Lady Patricia and gets to know the young Lord Harford. They love one another, but their class differences forbid marriage. There's a sharp argument with the father, who afterwards wants to send the young lord abroad. Then Sylvia is offered money to disappear, unaware that she's already pregnant. 18 years later: Sylvia raised her son on her own as best she could. He is now known as Lord Harford, who, besides having the title Lord Illingworth, also has inherited his father's total estate and has now returned from India. Unaware of their identities, the father and son get to know one another; get into a fight; and the young man challenges the father to a duel. In order to prevent that from happening, the mother must now tell each of them the truth about their identities. The film is based on the theatre piece of the same name by Oscar Wilde.
Who directed A Woman of No Importance?
A Woman of No Importance was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Who stars in A Woman of No Importance?
The principal cast of A Woman of No Importance includes Gustaf Gründgens, Marianne Hoppe, Käthe Dorsch, Paul Henckels, Käthe Haack.
When was A Woman of No Importance released and how long is it?
A Woman of No Importance was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.