The King's Prisoner
Der Gefangene des Königs
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A comedy loosely based on the life story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain: In Berlin, the pharmacist Fritz Böttger gains a reputation for being able to make gold and is imprisoned on the orders of the Prussian king. Following in the footsteps of a young lady, he flees to Saxony, but is also imprisoned in Dresden and forced to make gold. Although he does not succeed in this, by chance he discovers how to make porcelain instead. Augustus the Strong appoints him baron and director of the royal porcelain manufactory.
Cast
Paul Kemp
as Fritz Böttger
Adele Sandrock
as Tante Sophie
Hilde Hildebrand
as Fräulein von Mallwitz
Hubert von Meyerinck
as Von Beichlingen
Max Gülstorff
as Schöller, Finanzsekretär
Hans Schlenck
as Leutnant von Paul
Michael Bohnen
as König August
Josef Eichheim
as Albert Florath
Susi Lanner
as Sophie von Archenholtz
Ernst Dumcke
as Fürst von Fürstenberg
Oskar Marion
as Leutnant Menzel
Hans Junkermann
as Kraut, Finanzminister
Antonie Jaeckel
as Frau Kraut
Gertrud Wolle
as Frau Schöller
Fritz Odemar
as Jomelli
Will Dohm
as Knüppel
O.E. Hasse
as Von Zilchow
Walter Holten
as Graf Dona
Beppo Brem
as Spitzer
Willy Rösner
as Kumpan
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About The King's Prisoner
A comedy loosely based on the life story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain: In Berlin, the pharmacist Fritz Böttger gains a reputation for being able to make gold and is imprisoned on the orders of the Prussian king. Following in the footsteps of a young lady, he flees to Saxony, but is also imprisoned in Dresden and forced to make gold. Although he does not succeed in this, by chance he discovers how to make porcelain instead. Augustus the Strong appoints him baron and director of the royal porcelain manufactory. Running 107 minutes.
The King's Prisoner Cast and Characters
The cast features Paul Kemp (as Fritz Böttger), Adele Sandrock (as Tante Sophie), Hilde Hildebrand (as Fräulein von Mallwitz), Hubert von Meyerinck (as Von Beichlingen), and Max Gülstorff (as Schöller, Finanzsekretär). Their performances are a major reason The King's Prisoner has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The King's Prisoner 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 King's Prisoner?
The King's Prisoner runs for 107 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The King's Prisoner good? What's the rating?
The King's Prisoner holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The King's Prisoner?
The main cast includes Paul Kemp, Adele Sandrock, Hilde Hildebrand, and Hubert von Meyerinck, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The King's Prisoner available in German?
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When was The King's Prisoner released?
The King's Prisoner was released in 1935.
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What is The King's Prisoner about?
The King's Prisoner is a Comedy film. A comedy loosely based on the life story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain: In Berlin, the pharmacist Fritz Böttger gains a reputation for being able to make gold and is imprisoned on the orders of the Prussian king. Following in the footsteps of a young lady, he flees to Saxony, but is also imprisoned in Dresden and forced to make gold. Although he does not succeed in this, by chance he discovers how to make porcelain instead. Augustus the Strong appoints him baron and director of the royal porcelain manufactory.
When was The King's Prisoner released?
The King's Prisoner was released on August 12, 1935. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. The film was produced by Bavaria Film.
Who stars in The King's Prisoner?
The King's Prisoner stars Paul Kemp, Adele Sandrock, Hilde Hildebrand and Hubert von Meyerinck. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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