Movie

The Merry Wives

★ 5.5(2)19361h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Carl Hoffmann
Release date: 1936-01-24
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Cine-Allianz Tonfilmproduktions GmbH

About The Merry Wives

The Merry Wives is a 1936 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Carl Hoffmann, starring Magda Schneider, Leo Slezak and Ida Wüst. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Merry Wives in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Sir John Falstaff decides that he wants to have a little fun he writes two letters to a pair of Window wives: Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. When they put their heads together and compare missives, they plan a practical joke or two to teach the knight a lesson. But Mistress Ford's husband is a very jealous man and is pumping Falstaff for information of the affair. Meanwhile the Pages' daughter Anne is besieged by suitors.

Cast

Magda Schneider

Viola Evans

Leo Slezak

Sir John Falstaff

Ida Wüst

Frau Fluth

Otto Wernicke

Herr Fluth / Frank Ford

Klaus Pohl

Wächter

Else Reval

Mrs. Burns

Maria Krahn

Frau Hurtig / Mistress Page

Gustav Püttjer

Pistol

Erwin van Roy

Nym

Willi Schaeffers

Friedensrichter

Ellen Frank

Frl. Betty White

Franz Zimmermann

Valentin Fluth

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Merry Wives in New Zealand?+

The Merry Wives 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 Merry Wives on Netflix?+

The Merry Wives is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Merry Wives?+

The Merry Wives has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in The Merry Wives?+

The Merry Wives stars Magda Schneider, Leo Slezak, Ida Wüst, Otto Wernicke and Klaus Pohl.

When did The Merry Wives come out?+

The Merry Wives is a 1936 movie directed by Carl Hoffmann.

What genre is The Merry Wives?+

The Merry Wives is Comedy and Music film.

Who directed The Merry Wives?+

The Merry Wives was directed by Carl Hoffmann.