The Swabian Maiden (1919)

The Swabian journeyman watchmaker Christoph Bühler is in love with Lorle, the daughter of his boss. One day, the factory owner Ferdinand Hausegger woos Bühler away, whereupon the young man seems to forget the Swabian girl. Only after four years does he propose to her, but the marriage is not under a good star. While Christoph, who has long since moved away from the Swabian province with his wife, makes a career for himself, he neglects his Lorle more and more and soon seems ashamed of her simple origins. Feeling unloved and misunderstood, Lorle finally leaves him and returns to her familiar home in the Black Forest. Only now does Christoph realize what he has in his wife. He is transferred and becomes the manager of a Hausegger branch in the Black Forest. Now nothing stands in the way of reconciliation.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch, Georg Jacoby
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 40 min
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Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Swabian Maiden about?
The Swabian journeyman watchmaker Christoph Bühler is in love with Lorle, the daughter of his boss. One day, the factory owner Ferdinand Hausegger woos Bühler away, whereupon the young man seems to forget the Swabian girl. Only after four years does he propose to her, but the marriage is not under a good star. While Christoph, who has long since moved away from the Swabian province with his wife, makes a career for himself, he neglects his Lorle more and more and soon seems ashamed of her simple origins. Feeling unloved and misunderstood, Lorle finally leaves him and returns to her familiar home in the Black Forest. Only now does Christoph realize what he has in his wife. He is transferred and becomes the manager of a Hausegger branch in the Black Forest. Now nothing stands in the way of reconciliation.
Who directed The Swabian Maiden?
The Swabian Maiden was directed by Ernst Lubitsch, Georg Jacoby.
Who stars in The Swabian Maiden?
The Swabian Maiden stars Ossi Oswalda, Carl Auen, Fritz Achterberg, Hermann Böttcher, Aenderly Lebius, Paul Passarge.
How long is The Swabian Maiden?
The Swabian Maiden has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is The Swabian Maiden?
The Swabian Maiden is a Comedy film.
Where was The Swabian Maiden produced?
The Swabian Maiden was produced in Germany.