The Merry Jail
Das fidele Gefängnis
Synopsis
A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Haffner, Richard Genée, Ernst Lubitsch
- Original Score
- Johann Strauss II
- Original Title
- Das fidele Gefängnis
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Projektions-AG Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Karl Haffner, Richard Genée, Ernst Lubitsch
Johann Strauss II
Theodor Sparkuhl
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Ernst Lubitsch
Writer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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Ernst Lubitsch
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Ernst Lubitsch (1892 - 1947)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Jail
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What is The Merry Jail about?
A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
Who directed The Merry Jail?
The Merry Jail was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in The Merry Jail?
The principal cast of The Merry Jail includes Harry Liedtke, Emil Jannings, Paul Biensfeldt, Erich Schönfelder, Käthe Dorsch.
When was The Merry Jail released and how long is it?
The Merry Jail was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Merry Jail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Merry Jail was composed by Johann Strauss II.