13 Chairs
13 Stühle
Synopsis
A classical art junk dealer and an almost bankrupt hairdresser who unexpectedly makes an inheritance go hunting behind thirteen chairs from which of a 100,000 DM contains which the rich aunt has hidden there.
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Heinz Rühmann
Friseur Felix Rabe
Hans Moser
Trödler Alois Hofbauer
Annie Rosar
Karoline
Inge List
Lilly Walter
Hedwig Bleibtreu
Oberschwester im Weisenhaus
Menta Egies
Freundin
Karl Skraup
Möbelladenbesitzer
Alfred Neugebauer
Eberhardt
Maria Waldner
Frau Eberhardt
Walter Huber
Alter Mann
Pepi Glöckner-Kramer
Alte Frau
Wilhelm Tauchen
Sohn Fritz
Hans Unterkircher
Zauberer
Carl Günther
Chefarzt
Rudolf Carl
Portier von der Lerchengasse
Richard Eybner
Mihail Xantho
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.W. Emo
- Screenplay & Story
- E.W. Emo, Per Schwenzen
- Original Score
- Nico Dostal
- Original Title
- 13 Stühle
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Emo-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.W. Emo
E.W. Emo, Per Schwenzen
Nico Dostal
Eduard Hoesch
Munni Obal
E.W. Emo
Department Leadership Roster
E.W. Emo
Director
Eduard Hoesch
Director of Photography
E.W. Emo
Producer
E.W. Emo
Writer
Per Schwenzen
Writer
Munni Obal
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Frequently Asked Questions About 13 Chairs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 13 Chairs about?
A classical art junk dealer and an almost bankrupt hairdresser who unexpectedly makes an inheritance go hunting behind thirteen chairs from which of a 100,000 DM contains which the rich aunt has hidden there.
Who directed 13 Chairs?
13 Chairs was directed by E.W. Emo.
Who stars in 13 Chairs?
The principal cast of 13 Chairs includes Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Annie Rosar, Inge List, Hedwig Bleibtreu.
When was 13 Chairs released and how long is it?
13 Chairs was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for 13 Chairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 13 Chairs was composed by Nico Dostal.