Direction: Carl Froelich

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Carl Froelich. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Leontine Sagan · Carl Froelich

Cast Hertha Thiele · Dorothea Wieck · Emilia Unda

Synopsis Girls in Uniform (Maedchen in Uniform) (1931) follows the journey of Manuela, a lively and self-reliant teenager who is enrolled in a strict boarding school after her mother's passing. The school is governed by a stern Prussian principal who insists...

7.2

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7.2

610 votes

Direction Carl Froelich · William Wauer

Cast Giuseppe Becce · Olga Engl · Manny Ziener · Ernst Reicher

Synopsis The Life and Works of Richard Wagner (1913) presents a comprehensive narrative of the renowned German composer's journey, beginning with his formative years and culminating in his monumental achievements in orchestral and operatic music. The film delves into the pivotal...

5.9

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5.9

21 votes

Refuge

1928 · Movie · 129 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Henny Porten · Max Maximilian · Margarete Kupfer · Alice Hechy

Synopsis Refuge (1928) is a captivating melodrama directed by Carl Froelich, set in the late 1920s. The story revolves around a revolutionary with long hair, portrayed by Herr Francis Lederer, who has spent nearly a decade in Russia, oblivious to the...

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Der Gasmann

1941 · Movie · 85 min. · Germany

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The Anthem of Leuthen

1933 · Movie · 81 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich · Walter Supper · Arzén von Cserépy

Cast Otto Gebühr · Olga Tschechowa · Elga Brink · Harry Frank

Synopsis The Anthem of Leuthen (1933) unfolds during the tumultuous Seven Years' War, where Prussia has suffered a significant defeat at the Battle of Breslau. As Prussian soldiers hastily retreat from Silesia, Rittmeister Hans von Wustrow makes a bold decision to...

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Ikarus, the flying Man

1918 · Movie · 95 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Gustav Botz · Esther Carena · Olga Engl · Ernst Hofmann

Synopsis Ikarus, the flying Man (1918) follows the thrilling journey of German engineer Günther Ellinghaus, who is coerced by two cunning French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, into surrendering his innovative Ikarus engine designs. Ellinghaus, burdened by gambling debts,...

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Magda

1938 · Movie · 98 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Zarah Leander · Heinrich George · Ruth Hellberg · Lina Carstens

Synopsis Magda (1938) follows the tumultuous journey of Maddalena, a gifted opera singer who finds herself ostracized by her family upon discovering her pregnancy, a result of a liaison with the wealthy banker von Keller. Upon her return to her hometown,...

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The Four Companions

1938 · Movie · 96 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Sabine Peters · Carsta Löck · Ursula Herking

Synopsis The Four Companions (1938) follows the journey of four recent graduates from an industrial design school who join forces to establish a startup. The leading lady, driven by her enthusiasm for the enterprise, declines a marriage proposal from her charming...

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If We All Were Angels

1936 · Movie · 99 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Leny Marenbach · Elsa Dalands · Lotte Rausch

Synopsis If We All Were Angels (1936) follows the story of a seemingly respectable married couple residing in a small town. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they find themselves in a compromising situation. As they grapple with the consequences,...

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Ich war Jack Mortimer

1935 · Movie · 85 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Anton Walbrook · Eugen Klöpfer · Sybille Schmitz · Marieluise Claudius

Synopsis Ich war Jack Mortimer (1935) follows the tale of a renowned conductor, Montemayor, who is consumed by jealousy due to his wife Winifred's infidelity with an American named Jack Mortimer. After a concert rehearsal, Montemayor hails a taxi to the...

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Fire in the opera house

1930 · Movie · 104 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Alexa Engström · Gustav Fröhlich · Gustaf Gründgens · Gertrud Arnold

Synopsis Fire in the opera house (1930) follows the journey of a young opera singer who uncovers the true depth of her admirers' affections amidst a dramatic turn of events. As the curtain rises on the much-anticipated opening night, the opera...

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Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Renate Müller · Eugen Klöpfer · Maria Krahn · Maly Delschaft

Synopsis Liselotte von der Pfalz (1935) follows the narrative of a German royal, Princess Liselotte, as she navigates the complexities of a politically motivated union with the French nobleman, Duke Philippe of Orléans. The film delves into the intricacies of her...

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The Night Belongs to Us

1929 · Movie · 110 min. · Germany

Direction Carl Froelich · Henry Roussel

Cast Hans Albers · Charlotte Ander · Otto Wallburg · Walter Janssen

Synopsis The Night Belongs to Us (1929) follows the thrilling tale of a high-stakes racing event in Sicily. During a crucial test run for a major race, the skilled driver Bettina Bang encounters a perilous accident. She is miraculously rescued by...

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