Carousel
Karussell
Synopsis
Erika, a dancer without a gig, helps out at her brother's gas station. She's immediately courted by several men. Her favorite is the nephew of a quirky, old antique dealer. But the dealer refuses to give his nephew his permission to marry him. So Erika turns the tables and charms her uncle until he finally understands that his nephew is in love with her.
Top Cast
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Marika Rökk
Erika Hübner
Georg Alexander
Hans Roewer
Paul Henckels
Theodor Huhn
Aribert Mog
Paul Hübner
Richard Korn
Fritz Nordmann
Robert Dorsay
Otto Petersen
Ernst Dernburg
Dr. Wienowski
Elga Brink
Adda Wienowski
Hildegard Fränzel
Hermine Kuntze
Martha Ziegler
Hausmädchen
Otto Ruban
Erika Fischer
Bob Bauer
Franz von Bokay
Eva Behmer
Gustaf Dennert
Fritz Draeger
Anita Düwell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alwin Elling
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Kreker, Alwin Elling
- Original Score
- Will Meisel
- Original Title
- Karussell
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Astra-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alwin Elling
Erwin Kreker, Alwin Elling
Will Meisel
Robert Baberske
Johanna Rosinski
Department Leadership Roster
Alwin Elling
Director
Erwin Kreker
Screenplay
Robert Baberske
Director of Photography
Johanna Rosinski
Editor
Alwin Elling
Screenplay
Will Meisel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carousel
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What is Carousel about?
Erika, a dancer without a gig, helps out at her brother's gas station. She's immediately courted by several men. Her favorite is the nephew of a quirky, old antique dealer. But the dealer refuses to give his nephew his permission to marry him. So Erika turns the tables and charms her uncle until he finally understands that his nephew is in love with her.
Who directed Carousel?
Carousel was directed by Alwin Elling.
Who stars in Carousel?
The principal cast of Carousel includes Marika Rökk, Georg Alexander, Paul Henckels, Aribert Mog, Richard Korn.
When was Carousel released and how long is it?
Carousel was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Carousel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carousel was composed by Will Meisel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carousel?
Carousel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).