The Checkered Vest
Die karierte Weste
Synopsis
Karl Pechkopf and his wife run a junk shop but are struggling to scrape together the fifty marks due for rent. In Mrs. Pechkopf’s opinion, her husband simply lacks the knack for foisting goods onto customers that they do not actually want to buy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich Engel
- Original Title
- Die karierte Weste
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Arnold & Richter (ARRI)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich Engel
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Erich Engel
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What is The Checkered Vest about?
Karl Pechkopf and his wife run a junk shop but are struggling to scrape together the fifty marks due for rent. In Mrs. Pechkopf’s opinion, her husband simply lacks the knack for foisting goods onto customers that they do not actually want to buy.
Who directed The Checkered Vest?
The Checkered Vest was directed by Erich Engel.
Who stars in The Checkered Vest?
The principal cast of The Checkered Vest includes Karl Valentin, Liesl Karlstadt, Reinhold Bernt.
When was The Checkered Vest released and how long is it?
The Checkered Vest was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 17m.