The Young Lady of Barnhelm

Overview

During the Seven Years' War, Prussian Major von Tellheim sacrifices his own fortune to save a Saxon estate from being plundered. After the war ends he is discharged and left penniless when the government suspects his noble deed was actually due to a bribe. Believing his lost honour makes him unworthy Tellheim breaks his engagement to Minna von Barnhelm, but she tracks him down to a Berlin tavern to win him back. To test his love Minna pretends she has also lost her wealth, prompting Tellheim’s protective instincts to finally override his stubborn pride. The film concludes with a royal decree from Frederick the Great, restoring Tellheim's rank and fortune and allowing the couple to marry.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 22, 1940

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Bavaria Film

Cast

Charles Willy Kayser,Fita Benkhoff,Klaus Pohl,Luise Hoferat,Erich Ponto,Gerhard Bienert,Ewald Balser,Erna Sellmer,Friedrich Ulmer,Luise Hohorstand 26 more

Director

Hans Schweikart

Writer

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing,Ernst Hasselbach,Peter Francke

Producer

Curt Prickler

Cinematography

Carl Hoffmann

Music

Alois Melichar

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0032498