The Theft of the Mona Lisa (1931): Cast
The Theft of the Mona Lisa is a 1931 drama directed by Géza von Bolváry, starring Fritz Odemar as Direktor des Louvre, Max Linder and Hubert von Meyerinck. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Géza von Bolváry
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Super-Film GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Theft of the Mona Lisa About?
The premise of The Theft of the Mona Lisa without spoilers.
Based on a true story, the German crime drama follows impoverished Italian glazier Willy Forst, who, enamored with French hotel maid Rosa Valletti, steals the Mona Lisa from the Louvre to impress her. When she proves fickle, he confesses, is jailed, and claims he stole it to return the work to Italy, gaining hero status. RKO released the film in the U.S. as The Theft of the Mona Lisa.
The Theft of the Mona Lisa Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- girl
- poverty
- arrest
- heist
- louvre museum paris
- art theft
- national hero
- paris france
- mona lisa
- capture
- hotel maid
- 1910s
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- painting
- love
- italy
- caper
- theft
- based on true story
The Theft of the Mona Lisa Cast & Characters
Fritz Odemar leads the cast as Direktor des Louvre, with Max Linder and Hubert von Meyerinck as Museumsführer. Directed by Géza von Bolváry; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Géza von Bolváry
- Fritz Odemar as Direktor des Louvre
- Max Linder
- Hubert von Meyerinck as Museumsführer
- Willi Forst as Vincenzo Peruggia
Also Starring in The Theft of the Mona Lisa
· 24 more- Alexander Granach Redner
- Max Gülstorff Oberaufseher
- Gustaf Gründgens Unbekannter
- Anton Pointner Reisender
- Paul Kemp Polizeileutnant
- Fritz Alberti
- Hermine Sterler
- Angelo Ferrari Italienischer Polizeikommissar
- Bruno Ziener
- Ferdinand von Alten
- Hugo Döblin
- Paul Wagner
- Fritz Greiner
- Trude von Molo Mathilde
- Rosa Valetti
- Ernst Reicher
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- Fritz Grünbaum Angeblicher Bilderdieb
- Gerti Klemm Sängerin
- Alexander Roda-Roda
- Paul Vincenti
- Teddy Bill
- Elfriede Jera
- Alexandra Molino von Kluck
- Lilian Ellis
More from Géza von Bolváry
More films directed by Géza von Bolváry: Die Fledermaus, Opera Ball, Premiere and Lumpacivagabundus.
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The Theft of the Mona Lisa FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Theft of the Mona Lisa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
The Theft of the Mona Lisa runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Theft of the Mona Lisa released?
The Theft of the Mona Lisa was released on August 24, 1931.
Who directed The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
The Theft of the Mona Lisa was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
More films by Géza von Bolváry Who is in the cast of The Theft of the Mona Lisa?
The Theft of the Mona Lisa stars Fritz Odemar as Direktor des Louvre, Max Linder and Hubert von Meyerinck as Museumsführer, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Theft of the Mona Lisa have a post-credit scene?
No. The Theft of the Mona Lisa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Theft of the Mona Lisa in?
The original language of The Theft of the Mona Lisa is German.
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