The King's Prisoner

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The King's Prisoner

★ 8.0(1)19351h 47m

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Director: Carl Boese
Release date: 1935-08-12
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Bavaria Film

About The King's Prisoner

The King's Prisoner is a 1935 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Carl Boese, starring Paul Kemp, Adele Sandrock and Hilde Hildebrand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The King's Prisoner in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Fritz Böttger

Adele Sandrock

Tante Sophie

Hilde Hildebrand

Fräulein von Mallwitz

Hubert von Meyerinck

Von Beichlingen

Max Gülstorff

Schöller, Finanzsekretär

Hans Schlenck

Leutnant von Paul

Michael Bohnen

König August

Josef Eichheim

Albert Florath

Susi Lanner

Sophie von Archenholtz

Ernst Dumcke

Fürst von Fürstenberg

Oskar Marion

Leutnant Menzel

Hans Junkermann

Kraut, Finanzminister

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The King's Prisoner in New Zealand?+

The King's Prisoner is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The King's Prisoner on Netflix?+

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How long is The King's Prisoner?+

The King's Prisoner has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in The King's Prisoner?+

The King's Prisoner stars Paul Kemp, Adele Sandrock, Hilde Hildebrand, Hubert von Meyerinck and Max Gülstorff.

When did The King's Prisoner come out?+

The King's Prisoner is a 1935 movie directed by Carl Boese.

What genre is The King's Prisoner?+

The King's Prisoner is Comedy film.

Who directed The King's Prisoner?+

The King's Prisoner was directed by Carl Boese.