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The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg

Name: The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Released: 1927
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Oliver Eckhardt, Edythe Chapman, Margaret Gray, Philippe De Lacy, Gustav von Seyffertitz

1927Ernst LubitschIMDb: 7.5/10

Synopsis

A cloistered, overprotected Austrian prince falls in love with a down-to-earth barmaid in this "Viennese fairy tale.".

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Ernst Lubitsch

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Lionel Belmore

Robert Brower

Ruby Lafayette

Edward Connelly

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The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg Review: Does This Classic Still Captivate?

Is The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant caveat. This silent era gem, a 'Viennese fairy tale' brought to life by Ernst Lubitsch, offers a poignant glimpse into the conflict between love and duty, yet its deliberate pacing and period sensibilities might not ...

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#318Archive Rank#188

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The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg FAQ

The movie The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg was released in the year 1927.

The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg has an IMDb rating of 7.5 out of 10.

The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg is a movie from United States.

The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg is categorised as Romance, Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg features Lionel Belmore, Robert Brower, Ruby Lafayette, Edward Connelly.

The screenplay for The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg was written by Karl Heinrich, Ruth Cummings, Marian Ainslee.

If you enjoy The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg, you might also like Shoe Palace Pinkus (1916), Intoxication (1919), Passion (1919), The Doll (1919).

Yes, The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Romance and Drama qualities.