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The Bartered Bride (1932): Cast

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The Bartered Bride is a 1932 music comedy directed by Max Ophüls, starring Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender as Hans, Jarmila Novotná and Paul Kemp. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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The Bartered Bride (1932) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Max Ophüls
Genres
Comedy , Music
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bartered Bride About?

The premise of The Bartered Bride without spoilers.

In 19th‑century Bohemia, Hans, a stage‑coach driver, loves the mayor’s daughter Marie. She is betrothed to Wenzel, a wealthy farmer’s son, but she refuses him because of Hans. When Wenzel admits he loves a circus director’s daughter, the matchmaker pays Hans to step aside. Hans accepts, yet Marie, hearing of the payment, turns away from him.

The Bartered Bride Themes & Keywords

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  • based on opera
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Cast & crew

The Bartered Bride Cast & Characters

Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender leads the cast as Hans, with Jarmila Novotná as Marie and Paul Kemp as Wenzel. Directed by Max Ophüls; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More from Max Ophüls

More films directed by Max Ophüls, best-rated first: La Ronde, Lola Montès, The Earrings of Madame de… and Le Plaisir.

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The Bartered Bride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Bartered Bride, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bartered Bride?

The Bartered Bride runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was The Bartered Bride released?

The Bartered Bride was released on August 18, 1932.

Who directed The Bartered Bride?

The Bartered Bride was directed by Max Ophüls.

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Who is in the cast of The Bartered Bride?

The Bartered Bride stars Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender as Hans, Jarmila Novotná as Marie and Paul Kemp as Wenzel, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Bartered Bride have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bartered Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Bartered Bride in?

The original language of The Bartered Bride is German.

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