Monika(1938)
Monika Synopsis
Monika (German: Eine Mutter kämpft um ihr Kind, lit. 'A Mother Fights for Her Child') is a 1938 German melodrama film directed and written by Heinz Helbig. The story centers on a singer who relinquishes her illegitimate daughter to a German engineer in São Paulo to pursue her career, only to return eight years later as a celebrated film star and wife of a prominent surgeon, demanding custody after encountering the child on a film set.
Monika (1938) is a drama film directed by Heinz Helbig, released on January 5, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Maria Andergast, Iván Petrovich, Theodor Loos and Rudolf Platte. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Heinz Helbig
- Production:
- Aco-Film
- Status:
- Released
Monika Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Andergast
as Barbara Daalen
Iván Petrovich
as Dr. Michael Holt
Theodor Loos
as Professor Waldeck
Rudolf Platte
as Camera Man
- Ilse Petri
Ilse Petri
as Inge
Willi Schaeffers
as Film Director
Julia Serda
as Frau von Schadow
- Carmen Lahrmann
Carmen Lahrmann
as Monika Holt
Erich Dunskus
as Hoteldirector
Walter Steinbeck
as Manager Wallen
Karl Platen
as Diener
- Oskar Höcker
Oskar Höcker
as Thielmann
Key crew
Directed by Heinz Helbig.
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Monika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Monika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monika online?
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Who stars in Monika?
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The main cast of Monika (1938) includes Maria Andergast, Iván Petrovich, Theodor Loos, Rudolf Platte and Ilse Petri. The film was directed by Heinz Helbig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monika released?
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Monika was released on January 5, 1938 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Monika worth watching?
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Monika (1938) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.