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The Young Lady of Barnhelm · 1940
The Young Lady of Barnhelm (1940) is a Comedy film directed by Hans Schweikart, starring Käthe Gold, Ewald Balser, Theo Lingen.
Comedy
Overview
During the Seven Years' War, Prussian Major von Tellheim sacrifices his own fortune to save a Saxon estate from being plundered. After the war ends he is discharged and left penniless when the government suspects his noble deed was actually due to a bribe. Believing his lost honour makes him unworthy Tellheim breaks his engagement to Minna von Barnhelm, but she tracks him down to a Berlin tavern to win him back. To test his love Minna pretends she has also lost her wealth, prompting Tellheim’s protective instincts to finally override his stubborn pride. The film concludes with a royal decree from Frederick the Great, restoring Tellheim's rank and fortune and allowing the couple to marry.
Cast
Käthe Gold, Ewald Balser, Theo Lingen, Fita Benkhoff, Paul Dahlke, Erich Ponto, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Fritz Kampers
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What is "The Young Lady of Barnhelm" about?
During the Seven Years' War, Prussian Major von Tellheim sacrifices his own fortune to save a Saxon estate from being plundered. After the war ends he is discharged and left penniless when the government suspects his noble deed was actually due to a bribe. Believing his lost honour makes him unworthy Tellheim breaks his engagement to Minna von Barnhelm, but she tracks him down to a Berlin tavern to win him back. To test his love Minna pretends she has also lost her wealth, prompting Tellheim’s protective instincts to finally override his stubborn pride. The film concludes with a royal decree from Frederick the Great, restoring Tellheim's rank and fortune and allowing the couple to marry.
When was "The Young Lady of Barnhelm" released?
The Young Lady of Barnhelm was released in 1940.
Who stars in "The Young Lady of Barnhelm"?
The cast includes Käthe Gold, Ewald Balser, Theo Lingen, Fita Benkhoff.
