Marriage on the Panke
Marriage on the Panke (German: Hochzeit an der Panke) is a play by Wolfgang Böttcher. A musical comedy, it premiered at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm on 23 January 1935. It marked the directoral debut of actor Veit Harlan. The title refer to the Panke, a small river that runs through the working-class district of Wedding in Berlin.[1] It was popular with audiences, although critics were generally dismissive. The cast included Gerhard Bienert, who makes subtle jokes about Hermann Göring.[2]
| Marriage on the Panke | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Wolfgang Böttcher |
| Date premiered | 23 January 1935 |
| Place premiered | Theater am Schiffbauerdamm |
| Original language | German |
| Genre | Musical comedy |
References
- Noack p.75
- Noack p.75
Bibliography
- Noack, Frank. Veit Harlan: The Life and Work of a Nazi Filmmaker. University Press of Kentucky, 2016.
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