The Great Love (1942)
The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the performance, he follows her, and speaks to her in the U-Bahn. After the party in her friends' flat, he accompanies her home and chance throws them further together when an air raid warning forces them to take cover in the air raid shelter. Hanna reciprocates Paul's feelings, but after a night spent together Paul has to return immediately to the front. There now follows a whole series of misunderstandings, and one missed opportunity after another. While Hanna waits in vain for some sign of life from Paul, he is flying on missions in North Africa. When he tries to visit her in her Berlin flat, she is giving a Christmas concert in Paris.
Cast
- Zarah Leander - Hanna Holberg
- Grethe Weiser - Kaethe, Hannas Zofe
- Viktor Staal - Paul Wendlandt
- Paul Hörbiger - Alexander Rudnitzky, Komponist
- Wolfgang Preiss - Oberleutnant von Etzdorf
- Hans Schwarz Jr. - Artist Alfred Vanloo
- Victor Janson - Theaterdirektor Mocelli
- Leopold von Ledebur - Herr Westphal
- Julia Serda - Frau Westphal
- Paul Bildt - Unfreundlicher Oberkellner
Screenplay
- Peter Groll (Screenplay)
- Hans Flemming (Novel)
Keywords
marriage proposal, berlin, germany, jealousy, paris, france, love of one's life, nazi, rome, italy, world war ii, fighter pilot, national socialism, pilot, bomb alarm, northern africa, romantic rivalry, wedding-eve party
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Love about?
- The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the performance, he follows her, and speaks to her in the U-Bahn. After the party in her friends' flat, he accompanies her home and chance throws them further together when an air raid warning forces them to take cover in the air raid shelter. Hanna reciprocates Paul's feelings, but after a night spent together Paul has to return immediately to the front. There now follows a whole series of misunderstandings, and one missed opportunity after another. While Hanna waits in vain for some sign of life from Paul, he is flying on missions in North Africa. When he tries to visit her in her Berlin flat, she is giving a Christmas concert in Paris.
- Who directed The Great Love?
- The Great Love was directed by Rolf Hansen.
- Who stars in The Great Love?
- The Great Love stars Zarah Leander, Grethe Weiser, Viktor Staal, Paul Hörbiger, Wolfgang Preiss, Hans Schwarz Jr..
- How long is The Great Love?
- The Great Love has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Love?
- The Great Love is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Great Love produced?
- The Great Love was produced in Germany.