Fridericus
Fridericus is a 1937 German historical film directed by Johannes Meyer and starring Otto Gebühr, Hilde Körber and Lil Dagover.[1] It is based on the life of Frederick II of Prussia.[2] It was part of the popular cycle of Prussian films.
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| Directed by | Johannes Meyer |
| Produced by | Hanns Otto |
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| Music by | Marc Roland |
| Cinematography | Bruno Mondi |
| Edited by | Fritz C. Mauch |
Production company | Diana-Tonfilm |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
The film's sets were designed by the art directors Otto Erdmann and Hans Sohnle. It was shot at the Halensee Studios in Berlin and on location in Brandenburg.
Main cast
- Otto Gebühr as Friedrich II., König von Preußen
- Hilde Körber as Wilhelmine – seine Schwester
- Lil Dagover as Marquise de Pompadour
- Agnes Straub as Czarina Elisabeth
- Käthe Haack as Maria Theresia
- Bernhard Minetti as Count Wallis, alias Marquis DuVal
- Paul Klinger as von Bonin
- Carola Höhn as Louise – seine Frau
- Paul Dahlke as Field Marshal General von Dessau
- Lucie Höflich as Frau Büttner
- Wilhelm König as Hans – ihr Sohn – Student
- Will Dohm as Baron Warkotsch
- Paul Westermeier as Musketeer Mampe
- Heinrich Schroth as Capt. von Droste
- Alfred Gerasch as Field Marshal General Daun
- Ernst Schiffner - Austrian Staff-Officer
References
- BFI.org
- Waldman p. 208
Bibliography
- Waldman, Harry (2008). Nazi Films in America, 1933–1942. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3861-7.
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