Archduke John (film)
Archduke John (German: Erzherzog Johann) is a 1929 Austrian silent historical drama film directed by Max Neufeld and starring Igo Sym, Xenia Desni and Paul Biensfeldt.[1] It portrays the life of Archduke John of Austria, a nineteenth century member of the Habsburg Dynasty.
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| German | Erzherzog Johann |
| Directed by | Max Neufeld |
| Written by | Alfred Deutsch-German |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Hans Theyer |
Production company | Hugo Engel-Filmgesellschaft |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Austria |
| Languages | Silent German intertitles |
It was shot at the Schönbrunn Studios in Vienna and on location in Styria. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Ledersteger.
Cast
- Igo Sym as Erzherzog Johann
- Xenia Desni as Anna Plochl, Postillon of Aussee
- Paul Biensfeldt as Kaiser Ferdinand I.
- Hans Homma as Fürst Metternich, Staatskanzler
- Werner Pittschau as Count Ferdinand Prokesch
- Carl Auen as Der Herrnhofbauer
- Max Maximilian as Franz Plochl, K.k. Posthalter Aussee
- Paul Askonas as Count Arnhorst, Metternicht's right hand
- Viktor Kutschera as Prince-Archbishop Roncourt
- Fritz Straßni as Barber of Aussee
References
- von Dassanowsky, Robert (2005). Austrian Cinema: A History. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 37. ISBN 0786420782.
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