Lady Juan
Doña Juana
Synopsis
A Spanish nobleman raises his only daughter as a boy, similarly to Greta Garbo in Queen Christina (1933). In adulthood, Juana's upbringing causes complications in her love life. Possibly an early example of genderqueer representation.
Top Cast
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Elisabeth Bergner
Doña Juana
Walter Rilla
Don Ramon
Hertha von Walther
Doña Ines
Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel
Ines' Friend Clara
Fritz Greiner
Ramon's Friend Osorio
Hubert von Meyerinck
Poet Don Alfonso
Wolfgang von Schwindt
Juana's Servant Francesco
Max Schreck
Juana's Father
Lotte Stein
Duena
Max Wogritsch
Don Felipe de Mendoza
Rafael Calvo
Don Pedro de Padilla
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Czinner
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Czinner, Béla Balázs, Tirso de Molina
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Doña Juana
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Poetic-Film GmbH (Berlin, DE), Universum Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Czinner
Paul Czinner, Béla Balázs, Tirso de Molina
Giuseppe Becce
Karl Freund, Adolf Schlasy, Robert Baberske
Paul Czinner, Elisabeth Bergner
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Adolf Schlasy
Director of Photography
Robert Baberske
Director of Photography
Leo Pasetti
Costume Design
Edith Glück
Costume Design
Paul Czinner
Director
Paul Czinner
Writer
Béla Balázs
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lady Juan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Juan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady Juan about?
A Spanish nobleman raises his only daughter as a boy, similarly to Greta Garbo in Queen Christina (1933). In adulthood, Juana's upbringing causes complications in her love life. Possibly an early example of genderqueer representation.
Who directed Lady Juan?
Lady Juan was directed by Paul Czinner.
Who stars in Lady Juan?
The principal cast of Lady Juan includes Elisabeth Bergner, Walter Rilla, Hertha von Walther, Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel, Fritz Greiner.
When was Lady Juan released and how long is it?
Lady Juan was released in 1928 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Lady Juan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Juan was composed by Giuseppe Becce.