Mädchen in Uniform
“What is its strange appeal? Why does it stir the emotions?”
Synopsis
A sensitive girl is sent to an all-girls boarding school and develops a romantic attachment to one of her teachers.
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Emilia Unda
Headmistress of the Boarding School
Dorothea Wieck
Miss von Bernburg
Hedwig Schlichter
Miss von Kesten
Hertha Thiele
Manuela von Meinhardis
Ellen Schwanneke
Ilse von Westhagen
Annemarie von Rochhausen
Edelgard Komtesse von Mengsberg (uncredited)
Erika Biebrach
Lilli von Kattner (uncredited)
Lene Berdolt
Fräulein von Gaerschner (uncredited)
Margory Bodker
Miss Evans (uncredited)
Gertrud de Lalsky
Exzellenz von Ehrenhardt - Manuelas Tante (uncredited)
Else Ehser
Gardrobiere Elise (uncredited)
Marte Hein
Anstaltsprotektorin (uncredited)
Miriam Lehmann-Haupt
Erzieherin (uncredited)
Erika Mann
Frl. von Atems (uncredited)
Barbara Pirk
Mia von Wollin (uncredited)
Ethel Reschke
Oda von Oldersleben (uncredited)
Lisi Scheerbach
Mademoiselle Qeuillet (uncredited)
Doris Thalmer
Mariechen von Ecke (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leontine Sagan, Carl Froelich
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Dammann, Christa Winsloe
- Original Score
- Hansom Milde-Meißner
- Original Title
- Mädchen in Uniform
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film-Gemeinschaft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leontine Sagan, Carl Froelich
Friedrich Dammann, Christa Winsloe
Hansom Milde-Meißner
Reimar Kuntze, Franz Weihmayr
Oswald Hafenrichter
Carl Froelich
Department Leadership Roster
Leontine Sagan
Director
Carl Froelich
Producer
Reimar Kuntze
Director of Photography
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Friedrich Dammann
Screenplay
Hansom Milde-Meißner
Original Music Composer
Carl Froelich
Director
Christa Winsloe
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mädchen in Uniform
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mädchen in Uniform about?
A sensitive girl is sent to an all-girls boarding school and develops a romantic attachment to one of her teachers.
Who directed Mädchen in Uniform?
Mädchen in Uniform was directed by Leontine Sagan, Carl Froelich.
Who stars in Mädchen in Uniform?
The principal cast of Mädchen in Uniform includes Emilia Unda, Dorothea Wieck, Hedwig Schlichter, Hertha Thiele, Ellen Schwanneke.
When was Mädchen in Uniform released and how long is it?
Mädchen in Uniform was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Mädchen in Uniform?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mädchen in Uniform was composed by Hansom Milde-Meißner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mädchen in Uniform?
Mädchen in Uniform holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).