Elisabeth and the Jester
Elisabeth und der Narr
Synopsis
Elisabeth is subject of a girl's boarding school run by the nuns. The village idiot Michele adores her and is particularly drawn to her organ playing. In his madness, he kills the girl's father and tries to lay the blame on the organist.
Top Cast
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Hertha Thiele
Elisabeth Dietrich
Theodor Loos
Thomas, Organist
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Michele
Fritz Alberti
Dietrich, Bankier
Klaus Pohl
Clown August
Erna Morena
Abbess
Eduard Wesener
Edgar Waldorf
Else Ehser
Miss Hörnlein
Ilse Nast
Dancer
Oskar Höcker
Circus Director
Johanna Ewald
Circus Director
Gerhard Dammann
Kommissar
Karl Platen
Ein Kanzleischreiber
Carl de Vogt
Hedi Heising
Elly Lowerer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thea von Harbou
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reimann, Thea von Harbou
- Original Score
- Gottfried Huppertz
- Original Title
- Elisabeth und der Narr
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Edda-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thea von Harbou
Walter Reimann, Thea von Harbou
Gottfried Huppertz
Franz Weihmayr
Fritz Nauch, Fritz C. Mauch
Otto Büsack
Department Leadership Roster
Thea von Harbou
Director
Walter Reimann
Writer
Thea von Harbou
Writer
Fritz Nauch
Editor
Fritz C. Mauch
Editor
Otto Büsack
Producer
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elisabeth and the Jester
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elisabeth and the Jester about?
Elisabeth is subject of a girl's boarding school run by the nuns. The village idiot Michele adores her and is particularly drawn to her organ playing. In his madness, he kills the girl's father and tries to lay the blame on the organist.
Who directed Elisabeth and the Jester?
Elisabeth and the Jester was directed by Thea von Harbou.
Who stars in Elisabeth and the Jester?
The principal cast of Elisabeth and the Jester includes Hertha Thiele, Theodor Loos, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Fritz Alberti, Klaus Pohl.
When was Elisabeth and the Jester released and how long is it?
Elisabeth and the Jester was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Elisabeth and the Jester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elisabeth and the Jester was composed by Gottfried Huppertz.