The Finances of the Grand Duke
Die Finanzen des Großherzogs
Synopsis
The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State's debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke's affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins.
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Harry Liedtke
Ramon XXII, Großherzog von Abacco
Adolphe Engers
Don Esteban Paqueno
Ilka Grüning
Augustina, die Leibköchin
Hugo Block
Joaquino, der Kammerdiener
Guido Herzfeld
Semjon Markowitz, ein Wucherer
Hermann Vallentin
Herr Bekker
Georg August Koch
der Gefährliche
Max Schreck
der Unheimliche
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
der Bucklige
Walter Rilla
der Ehrgeizige
Alfred Abel
Philipp Collin, alias Professor Pelotard
Julius Falkenstein
Mr. N. Isaaks
Mady Christians
Großfürstin Olga von Rußland
Robert Scholtz
Bruder der Großfürstin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Heller, Thea von Harbou, Fritz Wendhausen
- Original Title
- Die Finanzen des Großherzogs
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
Frank Heller, Thea von Harbou, Fritz Wendhausen
Karl Freund, Franz Planer
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
F. W. Murnau
Director
Thea von Harbou
Writer
Fritz Wendhausen
Writer
Erich Pommer
Producer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Edgar G. Ulmer
Production Design
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What is The Finances of the Grand Duke about?
The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State's debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke's affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins.
Who directed The Finances of the Grand Duke?
The Finances of the Grand Duke was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in The Finances of the Grand Duke?
The principal cast of The Finances of the Grand Duke includes Harry Liedtke, Adolphe Engers, Ilka Grüning, Hugo Block, Guido Herzfeld.
When was The Finances of the Grand Duke released and how long is it?
The Finances of the Grand Duke was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Finances of the Grand Duke based on a book or true story?
The Finances of the Grand Duke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Heller".