We Need No Money(1931)
Man braucht kein Geld
We Need No Money Synopsis
In this German comedy, an enterprising American uncle comes from Chicago goes to the tiny town of Groditzkirchen to make a fortune on credit even though he only has $10 to his name. To do so, he enlists the aide of a bank clerk and begins posing as a millionaire.
We Need No Money (1931) is a comedy film directed by Carl Boese, released on December 24, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Hedy Lamarr, Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser and Ida Wüst. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Boese
- Writers:
- Károly Nóti, Hans Wilhelm
- Producers:
- Arnold Pressburger
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Sander
- Production:
- Allianz Tonfilm GmbH
- Status:
- Released
We Need No Money Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hedy Lamarr
as Käthe Brandt
Heinz Rühmann
as Heinz Schmidt
Hans Moser
as Thomas Theodor Hoffmann
Ida Wüst
as Frau Brandt
Hans Junkermann
as Herrmann Brandt
Kurt Gerron
as Bank President Binder
- Paul Henckels
Paul Henckels
as The Mayor
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
as Hotelier
Albert Florath
as Sparkassenvorsteher
Hugo Fischer-Köppe
Ludwig Stössel
- Siegfried Berisch
Siegfried Berisch
Key crew
Directed by Carl Boese, written by Károly Nóti and Hans Wilhelm, produced by Arnold Pressburger.
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We Need No Money Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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We Need No Money – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Need No Money online?
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We Need No Money (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in We Need No Money?
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The main cast of We Need No Money (1931) includes Hedy Lamarr, Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Ida Wüst and Hans Junkermann. The film was directed by Carl Boese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Need No Money released?
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We Need No Money was released on December 24, 1931 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is We Need No Money worth watching?
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We Need No Money (1931) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.