The Comedians (1941 film)
| The Comedians | |
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| German | Komödianten |
| Directed by | G. W. Pabst |
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| Produced by | Hans Schweikart |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Bruno Stephan |
| Edited by | Ludolf Grisebach |
| Music by | Lothar Brühne |
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| Distributed by | Bavaria Film |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Language | German |
The Comedians (German: Komödianten) is a 1941 German historical drama film directed by G. W. Pabst and starring Käthe Dorsch, Hilde Krahl and Henny Porten. It is based on the novel Philine by Olly Boeheim. The film is set in the eighteenth century, and portrays the development of German theatre. The film was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich with sets designed by the art director Julius von Borsody.