The Crosspatch (1935): Cast & Plot
The Crosspatch is a 1935 romantic comedy directed by Henry Koster and Ernst Winar, starring Cor Ruys as Baron Coenraad van Hergershuizen, Mary Dresselhuys and Louis Borel. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Henry Koster and Ernst Winar
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Holfi
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crosspatch About?
The premise of The Crosspatch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Willy, the heir of baron Van Hergershuizen, is cut off when he marries a woman of no title. Undeterred, his resourceful wife resolves to support them by vying for the position of the baron’s housekeeper, turning the household into a battleground of wits and class. The clash unfolds with humor and a touch of Dutch satire, as the couple navigates the aristocratic world from an unexpected angle.
The Crosspatch Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- wife
- father
- son
- job
The Crosspatch Cast & Characters
Cor Ruys leads the cast as Baron Coenraad van Hergershuizen, with Mary Dresselhuys as Mary van Hergershuizen and Louis Borel as Hans van Maren. Directed by Henry Koster and Ernst Winar; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Henry Koster - Co-director Ernst Winar
- Cor Ruys as Baron Coenraad van Hergershuizen
- Mary Dresselhuys as Mary van Hergershuizen
- Louis Borel as Hans van Maren
- John Gobau as Directeur
Also Starring in The Crosspatch
· 7 more- Philip Dorn Willy van Hergershuizen
- Dolly Mollinger Loes
- Louis de Bree Uncle Moeki
- Chris Baay Schimmelman
- Sien de la Mar-Klopper Katrien
- August Kiehl Frans
- Mary Smit Roos
The Crosspatch Plot Summary
What happens in The Crosspatch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sprawling Dutch mansion, Baron Coenraad van Hergershuizen rules with a quick temper, his anger flaring at every misstep. The household includes his daughter Mary van Hergershuizen, who is in love with Hans van Maren, a nervous young man the baron has long despised. The palace also runs under the watchful eye of the palace’s Directeur, who keeps the affairs of the house in careful order behind the scenes.
Baron’s son, Willy van Hergershuizen, does not live in the mansion after marrying Loes, a bourgeois typist who left her job to become a housewife. The baron disinherits him and cuts him off, leaving Willy determined to prove he can make it on his own by finding steady work.
Full summary
The whole story of The Crosspatch, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Crosspatch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the baron's quick‑tempered ruler of the mansion?
The Crosspatch Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Cross-Patch” and “Der Murrkopf”.
- Also known as
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- The Cross-Patch
- Der Murrkopf
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cross-Country Romance, Cross My Heart and The Tars.
The Crosspatch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Crosspatch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crosspatch?
The Crosspatch runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Crosspatch released?
The Crosspatch was released on August 7, 1935.
Who directed The Crosspatch?
The Crosspatch was directed by Henry Koster and Ernst Winar.
More films by Henry Koster Who is in the cast of The Crosspatch?
The Crosspatch stars Cor Ruys as Baron Coenraad van Hergershuizen, Mary Dresselhuys as Mary van Hergershuizen and Louis Borel as Hans van Maren, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Crosspatch have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crosspatch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Crosspatch in?
The original language of The Crosspatch is Dutch.
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