
The not-quite-so-young Baron Trautenegg invites an all-girl dancing group to his country house, only to fall in love with the leading lady. After an unsuccessful marriage proposal to her, he decides to get a makeover in Vienna to increase his chances.

Should you watch The Trip to Youth today? Honestly, only if you are in the mood for something that feels like it was unearthed from a time capsule buried in the 1930s. It’s for fans of old-fashioned theater-style farce who don’t mind the pacing of a slow-moving carriage. If you prefer your comedies to have actual jokes...


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"Should you watch The Trip to Youth today? Honestly, only if you are in the mood for something that feels like it was unearthed from a time capsule buried in the 1930s. It’s for fans of old-fashioned theater-style farce who don’t mind the pacing of a slow-moving carriage. If you prefer your comedies to have actual jokes rather than just people running into rooms and looking confused, you will probably hate this. The premise is cute enough. The Baron is a bit past his prime and wants the girl, so..."
Maria Stephan, Hans Gustl Kernmayr, Eduard Künneke, Ursel Renate Hirt
Austria

