The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
“Watch your own first timid flight of young love unfold before your eyes in this sweet-scented romance. Hear the "Student Prince" music.”
Synopsis
A young prince falls in love with a beautiful barmaid while at university in old Heidelberg.
Top Cast
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Ramon Novarro
Prince Karl Heinrich
Norma Shearer
Kathi
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Jüttner
Gustav von Seyffertitz
King Karl VII
Philippe De Lacy
Heir Apparent
Edgar Norton
Lutz
Bobbie Mack
Kellermann
Edward Connelly
Court Marshal
Otis Harlan
Old Ruder
John S. Peters
Student
George K. Arthur
Drunk Student (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Stout Student (uncredited)
Robert Brower
Minister to the King (uncredited)
Edythe Chapman
Young Karl's Nanny (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilhelm Meyer-Förster, Karl Heinrich
- Original Score
- William Axt, David Mendoza
- Original Title
- The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Wilhelm Meyer-Förster, Karl Heinrich
William Axt, David Mendoza
John J. Mescall
Andrew Marton
Irving Thalberg, Ernst Lubitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Andrew Marton
Editor
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
David Mendoza
Original Music Composer
Ernst Lubitsch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Ernst Lubitsch
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg about?
A young prince falls in love with a beautiful barmaid while at university in old Heidelberg.
Who directed The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg?
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg?
The principal cast of The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg includes Ramon Novarro, Norma Shearer, Jean Hersholt, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Philippe De Lacy.
When was The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg released and how long is it?
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg was composed by William Axt, David Mendoza.
Is The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg based on a book or true story?
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelm Meyer-Förster", Novel: "Karl Heinrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg?
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).