The Prodigal Son(1934)
Der verlorene Sohn
The Prodigal Son Synopsis
Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.
The Prodigal Son (1934) is a drama film directed by Luis Trenker, released on September 6, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Luis Trenker, Maria Andergast, Bertl Schultes and Marian Marsh. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Trenker
- Writers:
- Arnold Ulitz, Reinhart Steinbicker, Luis Trenker
- Producers:
- Paul Kohner
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Benitz
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Becce
- Production:
- Deutsche Universal-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Prodigal Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luis Trenker
as Tonio Feuersinger
Maria Andergast
as Barbl Gudauner
- Bertl Schultes
Bertl Schultes
as Barbls Vater
Marian Marsh
as Lilian Williams
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
as Mr. Williams
- Jimmie Fox
Jimmie Fox
as Hobby
- Paul Henckels
Paul Henckels
as Lehrer
Eduard Köck
as Tonios Vater
- Melanie Horeschowsky
Melanie Horeschowsky
as Rosina Unverdorben
- Borwin Walth
Borwin Walth
as Butler
Theo Lingen
- Emmerich Albert
Emmerich Albert
as Holzfäller (woodcutter)
Key crew
Directed by Luis Trenker, written by Arnold Ulitz, Reinhart Steinbicker and Luis Trenker, produced by Paul Kohner.
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The Prodigal Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Prodigal Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prodigal Son online?
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The Prodigal Son (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
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The main cast of The Prodigal Son (1934) includes Luis Trenker, Maria Andergast, Bertl Schultes, Marian Marsh and F. W. Schröder-Schrom. The film was directed by Luis Trenker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prodigal Son released?
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The Prodigal Son was released on September 6, 1934 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
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The Prodigal Son (1934) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.