The Guardsman (1925 film)
| The Guardsman | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert Wiene |
| Written by |
Ferenc Molnár (play) Ludwig Nerz Robert Wiene |
| Starring |
Alfred Abel Maria Corda Anton Edthofer |
| Cinematography | Hans Androschin |
Production company |
Pan Film |
| Distributed by | Phoebus Film |
Release dates |
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| Country | Austria |
| Language |
Silent German intertitles |
The Guardsman (German: Der Gardeoffizier) is a 1925 Austrian silent comedy film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Alfred Abel, Maria Corda and Anton Edthofer. An actor, jealous of his wife's suspected infidelity, disguises himself as an officer of the royal guard and begins courting her to try to catch her out.[1] It was based on the play Testőr by Ferenc Molnár.
Cast
- Alfred Abel - Schauspieler
- María Corda - Schauspielerin
- Anton Edthofer - Kritiker
- Karl Forest - Garderobier
- Alice Hetsey - Mama
- Biela Friedell
- Alma Hasta
References
- ↑ Jung & Schatzberg p.120-121
Bibliography
- Jung, Uli & Schatzberg, Walter. Beyond Caligari: The Films of Robert Wiene. Berghahn Books, 1999.