Fire in the Opera House
Brand in der Oper
Synopsis
It begins with a Tannhäuser performance and ends with the premiere of The Tales of Hoffmann. In between a young ingénue cast in her first big role, the Hoffmann rehearsals, the theatre director and his stage director exchanging cynicisms, a budding love affair. Gründgens at his most repulsive, trying to woo both lovers. And a hair-raising finale. Add to this some snappy dialogue and "pre-code" scenes that make you sit up and stare.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Froelich
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reisch, Walter Supper
- Original Score
- Hansom Milde-Meißner
- Original Title
- Brand in der Oper
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Carl Froelich-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Froelich
Walter Reisch, Walter Supper
Hansom Milde-Meißner
Fritz Arno Wagner, Reimar Kuntze
Carl Froelich
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Froelich
Producer
Carl Froelich
Director
Walter Reisch
Writer
Walter Supper
Writer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Reimar Kuntze
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire in the Opera House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fire in the Opera House about?
It begins with a Tannhäuser performance and ends with the premiere of The Tales of Hoffmann. In between a young ingénue cast in her first big role, the Hoffmann rehearsals, the theatre director and his stage director exchanging cynicisms, a budding love affair. Gründgens at his most repulsive, trying to woo both lovers. And a hair-raising finale. Add to this some snappy dialogue and "pre-code" scenes that make you sit up and stare.
Who directed Fire in the Opera House?
Fire in the Opera House was directed by Carl Froelich.
Who stars in Fire in the Opera House?
The principal cast of Fire in the Opera House includes Gustav Fröhlich, Gustaf Gründgens, Gertrud Arnold, Marianne Fröhlich, Julius Falkenstein.
When was Fire in the Opera House released and how long is it?
Fire in the Opera House was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Fire in the Opera House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fire in the Opera House was composed by Hansom Milde-Meißner.