Major Frans
Majoor Frans
Synopsis
When his granddaughter is born, debt-ridden Colonel von Zwenken misses out on Aunt Roselaar's allowance of 20,000 guilders. Anxious to keep the money, his son-in-law telegraphs the aunt that a son was born, Frans, and the girl is brought up as a boy. Based on the novel by Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint.
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Annie Bos
Francis Mordaunt alias Majoor Frans
Frederick Vogeding
Leopold van Zonshoven
Lily Bouwmeester
Jonge Francis / Young Francis
Willem van der Veer
Rudolf von Zwenken
Louis Chrispijn Sr.
Von Zwenken
Willem Hunsche
Kapitein Rolf
Paula de Waart
Kindermeisje / Nanny
Christine van Meeteren
Koetsiers' weduwe / Coachman's widow
Maria Bouwmeester-Clermont
Tante Roselaar / Aunt Roselaar
Minny Erfmann
Circusmeisje
Nola Hatterman
Circusmeisje
Jan van Dommelen
Kolonel / Colonel
Alex Benno
Lola Cornero
Ernst Winar
Matthijs Nauta
Circusknecht
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurits Binger
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurits Binger, Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint
- Original Title
- Majoor Frans
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Filmfabriek-Hollandia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurits Binger
Maurits Binger, Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint
Maurits Binger
Department Leadership Roster
Maurits Binger
Director
Maurits Binger
Writer
Maurits Binger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Major Frans
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What is Major Frans about?
When his granddaughter is born, debt-ridden Colonel von Zwenken misses out on Aunt Roselaar's allowance of 20,000 guilders. Anxious to keep the money, his son-in-law telegraphs the aunt that a son was born, Frans, and the girl is brought up as a boy. Based on the novel by Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint.
Who directed Major Frans?
Major Frans was directed by Maurits Binger.
Who stars in Major Frans?
The principal cast of Major Frans includes Annie Bos, Frederick Vogeding, Lily Bouwmeester, Willem van der Veer, Louis Chrispijn Sr..
When was Major Frans released and how long is it?
Major Frans was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 54m.
Is Major Frans based on a book or true story?
Major Frans is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna L.G. Bosboom-Toussaint".