Watch on the Rhine
“On her lonesome lips a smile.”
Synopsis
On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt secretly works for the anti-Nazi resistance. A visiting Romanian count, becoming aware of this, seeks to blackmail him.
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Watch on the Rhine (1943)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-04
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Sara Müller
Paul Lukas
Kurt Müller
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Marthe de Brancovis
Lucile Watson
Fanny Farrelly
Beulah Bondi
Anise
George Coulouris
Teck de Brancovis
Donald Woods
David Farrelly
Henry Daniell
Phili Von Ramme
Eric Roberts
Bodo
Donald Buka
Joshua
Anthony Caruso
Italian Man
Helmut Dantine
Young Man
Clyde Fillmore
Sam Chandler
Erwin Kalser
Dr. Klauber
Kurt Katch
Herr Blecher
Clarence Muse
Horace
Frank H. Wilson
Joseph
Janis Wilson
Babette
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman Shumlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dashiell Hammett
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Watch on the Rhine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman Shumlin
Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman
Max Steiner
Merritt B. Gerstad, Hal Mohr
Rudi Fehr
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Dashiell Hammett
Screenplay
Herman Shumlin
Director
Rudi Fehr
Editor
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watch on the Rhine
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What is Watch on the Rhine about?
On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt secretly works for the anti-Nazi resistance. A visiting Romanian count, becoming aware of this, seeks to blackmail him.
Who directed Watch on the Rhine?
Watch on the Rhine was directed by Herman Shumlin.
Who stars in Watch on the Rhine?
The principal cast of Watch on the Rhine includes Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lucile Watson, Beulah Bondi.
When was Watch on the Rhine released and how long is it?
Watch on the Rhine was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Watch on the Rhine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watch on the Rhine was composed by Max Steiner.