Die Pratermizzi
Synopsis
Marie, a cashier at the Viennese Grottenbahn (Grave Railway) Zum Walfisch, and Baron Christian von B. fall in love, but the dancer Valette, who always wears a mask over her face, interferes in their relationship. Christian eventually follows Valette to Paris. When he tears the golden mask from her face, he is shocked to discover that Valette is disfigured by an illness. He returns to Vienna to die, but Marie is able to save him at the last moment. In this film, the ride through the Grottenbahn is associated with a journey into the inner self.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Leiter, Gustav Ucicky
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reisch
- Original Title
- Die Pratermizzi
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Sascha-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Leiter, Gustav Ucicky
Walter Reisch
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Leiter
Director
Gustav Ucicky
Director
Walter Reisch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Pratermizzi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Pratermizzi about?
Marie, a cashier at the Viennese Grottenbahn (Grave Railway) Zum Walfisch, and Baron Christian von B. fall in love, but the dancer Valette, who always wears a mask over her face, interferes in their relationship. Christian eventually follows Valette to Paris. When he tears the golden mask from her face, he is shocked to discover that Valette is disfigured by an illness. He returns to Vienna to die, but Marie is able to save him at the last moment. In this film, the ride through the Grottenbahn is associated with a journey into the inner self.
Who directed Die Pratermizzi?
Die Pratermizzi was directed by Karl Leiter, Gustav Ucicky.
Who stars in Die Pratermizzi?
The principal cast of Die Pratermizzi includes Nita Naldi, Hedy Pfundmeyer, Anny Ondra, Hugo Thimig, Igo Sym.
When was Die Pratermizzi released and how long is it?
Die Pratermizzi was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 50m.