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The Finances of the Grand Duke (1924): Cast

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The Finances of the Grand Duke is a 1924 comedy drama directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Harry Liedtke as Ramon XXII, Großherzog von Abacco, Alfred Abel and Walter Rilla. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Finances of the Grand Duke (1924) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
F. W. Murnau
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Studio
UFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Finances of the Grand Duke About?

The premise of The Finances of the Grand Duke without spoilers.

Facing ruin, the Grand Duke of Abacco lacks funds to service the state’s debt and its creditor threatens to seize the duchy. A marriage to Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, could rescue him, but her engagement letter is stolen. Revolutionaries, a shady businessman and adventurer Philipp Collins become entangled, sparking frantic chases and counter‑plots.

The Finances of the Grand Duke Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Finances of the Grand Duke Cast & Characters

Harry Liedtke leads the cast as Ramon XXII, Großherzog von Abacco, with Alfred Abel as Philipp Collin, alias Professor Pelotard and Walter Rilla as der Ehrgeizige. Directed by F. W. Murnau; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from F. W. Murnau

More films directed by F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu: The First Vampire, Tabu: A Story of the South Seas, City Girl and 4 Devils.

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The Finances of the Grand Duke Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “The Grand Duke's Finances” and “Las finanzas del Gran Duque”.

Also known as
  • The Grand Duke's Finances
  • Las finanzas del Gran Duque
  • 公爵的钱财
  • Storhertigens finanser
  • Finance pana velkovévody
  • Les Finances du grand-duc

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The Finances of the Grand Duke FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Finances of the Grand Duke, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Finances of the Grand Duke?

The Finances of the Grand Duke runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Finances of the Grand Duke released?

The Finances of the Grand Duke was released on January 7, 1924.

Who directed The Finances of the Grand Duke?

The Finances of the Grand Duke was directed by F. W. Murnau.

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Who is in the cast of The Finances of the Grand Duke?

The Finances of the Grand Duke stars Harry Liedtke as Ramon XXII, Großherzog von Abacco, Alfred Abel as Philipp Collin, alias Professor Pelotard and Walter Rilla as der Ehrgeizige, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Finances of the Grand Duke have a post-credit scene?

No. The Finances of the Grand Duke has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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