The Comedians(1941)
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The Comedians Synopsis
Although she is known as a patron of the arts, a graceful duchess nevertheless refuses her nephew to marry an enterprising actress in this German melodrama starring Kathe Dorsch and silent screen legend Henny Porten. When Philine (Hilde Krahl), the troupe's ingénue, is rejected as proper marital material by the Duchess of Weissenfels (Porten), Karoline Neuber (Dorsch) creates such a furor that she is banished from the country. A performance at the court at St. Petersburg also ends in disaster for the unhappy actress and abandoned by all, Karoline dies a suicide.
The Comedians (1941) is a drama film directed by G.W. Pabst, released on September 5, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Käthe Dorsch, Hilde Krahl, Henny Porten and Richard Häussler. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- G.W. Pabst
- Writers:
- G.W. Pabst, Axel Eggebrecht, Olly Boeheim
- Producers:
- Hans Schweikart
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno Stephan
- Status:
- Released
The Comedians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Käthe Dorsch
as Caroline Neuber
Hilde Krahl
as Philine Schröder, ihre Schülerin
Henny Porten
as Herzogin Amalia von Weißenfels
Richard Häussler
as Baron Armin von Perckhammer, ihr Neffe
Gustav Diessl
as Ernst Biron, Herzog von Kurland
Erna Sellmer
as Amme Armins
- Lucy Millowitsch
Lucy Millowitsch
as Demoiselle Lorenz
Walter Janssen
Friedrich Domin
- Alexander Ponto
Alexander Ponto
Leopold von Ledebur
Ullrich Haupt
Key crew
Directed by G.W. Pabst, written by G.W. Pabst, Axel Eggebrecht and Olly Boeheim, produced by Hans Schweikart.
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The Comedians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Comedians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Comedians online?
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Who stars in The Comedians?
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The main cast of The Comedians (1941) includes Käthe Dorsch, Hilde Krahl, Henny Porten, Richard Häussler and Gustav Diessl. The film was directed by G.W. Pabst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Comedians released?
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The Comedians was released on September 5, 1941 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Comedians worth watching?
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The Comedians (1941) 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.