The Heart of a Queen(1940)
Das Herz der Königin
The Heart of a Queen Synopsis
As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her.
The Heart of a Queen (1940) is a drama film directed by Carl Froelich, released on November 1, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Zarah Leander, Willy Birgel, Maria Koppenhöfer and Lotte Koch. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Froelich
- Writers:
- Harald Braun, Jacob Geis, Rolf Reißmann
- Producers:
- Carl Froelich
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Weihmayr
- Production:
- Tonfilmstudio Carl Froelich, UFA
- Status:
- Released
The Heart of a Queen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zarah Leander
as Maria Stuart
Willy Birgel
as Lord Bothwell
Maria Koppenhöfer
as Elisabeth I.
Lotte Koch
as Lady Johanna Gordon
Axel von Ambesser
as Henry Darnley
Friedrich Benfer
as David Riccio
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Walther Suessenguth
- Odo Krohmann
Odo Krohmann
Herbert Hübner
- Emil Heß
Emil Heß
- Karl Haubenreißer
Karl Haubenreißer
Key crew
Directed by Carl Froelich, written by Harald Braun, Jacob Geis and Rolf Reißmann, produced by Carl Froelich.
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The Heart of a Queen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Heart of a Queen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Heart of a Queen online?
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Who stars in The Heart of a Queen?
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The main cast of The Heart of a Queen (1940) includes Zarah Leander, Willy Birgel, Maria Koppenhöfer, Lotte Koch and Axel von Ambesser. The film was directed by Carl Froelich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Heart of a Queen released?
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The Heart of a Queen was released on November 1, 1940 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Heart of a Queen worth watching?
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The Heart of a Queen (1940) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.