The Merry Farmer
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About
Matthias Scheichelroither is a poor but always cheerful, or rather, jolly farmer. He has grand plans for his son Heini, nicknamed "Heinerle": He intends for him to one day become a trained academic, a doctor. To achieve this, the old man scrims and saves to give Heinerle a perfect education. But Heini has other plans: Instead of focusing on his studies, he is drawn to music. With the help of Vivian Harrison, a wealthy American woman who is in love with him, he finally manages to organize his first concert as a composer.
Cast
Paul Hörbiger
as Matthias Scheichelroither
Erich Auer
as Heini Scheichelroither
Heinrich Gretler
as Lindoberer
Franz Marischka
as Vinzenz Lindoberer
Rudolf Carl
as Raudaschl
Helli Servi
as Annamirl Raudaschl
Adrienne Gessner
as Frau Holefka
Ulrich Bettac
as Mr. Harrison
Loni von Friedl
as Annamirl als Kind
Elisabeth Karlan
as Resi Scheichelroither
Marianne Wischmann
as Vivian Harrison
Alma Seidler
as Mrs. Harrison
Karli Obrich
as Heinerle als Kind
Fritz von Friedl
as Vinzenz als Kind
Hans Hais
as Napoleon im Film
Karl Eidlitz
as Talleyrand im Film
Gertrude Decombe
as
Erich Dörner
as
Karl Ehmann
as Lehrer
C.W. Fernbach
as
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Stream The Merry Farmer online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed comedy and music movie originally produced in German and released in 1951, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The Merry Farmer
Matthias Scheichelroither is a poor but always cheerful, or rather, jolly farmer. He has grand plans for his son Heini, nicknamed "Heinerle": He intends for him to one day become a trained academic, a doctor. To achieve this, the old man scrims and saves to give Heinerle a perfect education. But Heini has other plans: Instead of focusing on his studies, he is drawn to music. With the help of Vivian Harrison, a wealthy American woman who is in love with him, he finally manages to organize his first concert as a composer. Running 105 minutes.
The Merry Farmer Cast and Characters
The cast features Paul Hörbiger (as Matthias Scheichelroither), Erich Auer (as Heini Scheichelroither), Heinrich Gretler (as Lindoberer), Franz Marischka (as Vinzenz Lindoberer), and Rudolf Carl (as Raudaschl). Their performances are a major reason The Merry Farmer has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Merry Farmer keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Merry Farmer?
The Merry Farmer runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The Merry Farmer good? What's the rating?
The Merry Farmer holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Merry Farmer?
The main cast includes Paul Hörbiger, Erich Auer, Heinrich Gretler, and Franz Marischka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Merry Farmer available in German?
Yes — The Merry Farmer was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Merry Farmer released?
The Merry Farmer was released in 1951.
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What is The Merry Farmer about?
The Merry Farmer is a Comedy/Music film. Matthias Scheichelroither is a poor but always cheerful, or rather, jolly farmer. He has grand plans for his son Heini, nicknamed "Heinerle": He intends for him to one day become a trained academic, a doctor. To achieve this, the old man scrims and saves to give Heinerle a perfect education. But Heini has other plans: Instead of focusing on his studies, he is drawn to music. With the help of Vivian Harrison, a wealthy American woman who is in love with him, he finally manages to organize his first concert as a composer.
When was The Merry Farmer released?
The Merry Farmer was released on October 25, 1951. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Donau-Film Wien.
Who stars in The Merry Farmer?
The Merry Farmer stars Paul Hörbiger, Erich Auer, Heinrich Gretler and Franz Marischka. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Merry Farmer available in HD?
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