Burg Theatre
Burgtheater
Synopsis
In this convoluted melodrama, an elderly thespian falls for a rising young starlet. He admits his love for her and then announces that he will retire. The young woman pretends she loves him too, but her real motive is to give her struggling lover, also an aspiring actor, a break.
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Werner Krauss
Friedrich Mitterer
Carl Esmond
Josef Rainer
Hortense Raky
Leni Schindler
Olga Tschechowa
Baroness Seebach
Hans Moser
Souffleur Sedlmayer
Carl Günther
Baron Seebach
Karl Skraup
Schneidermeister Schindler
Josefine Dora
Frau Schindler
Franz Herterich
Direktor des Burgtheaters
Camilla Gerzhofer
Frau von S., Gesellschaftsdame
Karl Paryla
junger Schauspieler
Erik Frey
Schauspieler des Burgtheaters
O.W. Fischer
Schauspieler des Burgtheaters
Marietta Weber
Schauspielerin
Georg Schmieter
Opernsänger
Babette Devrient
Fürstin
Irma Eckert
Zofe
Rudolf Teubler
Majordomus
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willi Forst
- Original Score
- Peter Kreuder
- Original Title
- Burgtheater
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Willi Forst-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willi Forst
Peter Kreuder
Theodore J. Pahle
Department Leadership Roster
Willi Forst
Director
Theodore J. Pahle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burg Theatre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burg Theatre about?
In this convoluted melodrama, an elderly thespian falls for a rising young starlet. He admits his love for her and then announces that he will retire. The young woman pretends she loves him too, but her real motive is to give her struggling lover, also an aspiring actor, a break.
Who directed Burg Theatre?
Burg Theatre was directed by Willi Forst.
Who stars in Burg Theatre?
The principal cast of Burg Theatre includes Werner Krauss, Carl Esmond, Hortense Raky, Olga Tschechowa, Hans Moser.
When was Burg Theatre released and how long is it?
Burg Theatre was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Burg Theatre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burg Theatre was composed by Peter Kreuder.