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Cast
Josef Eichheim
as Großvater Nikodemus
Oskar Sima
as Vater Haslinger
Winnie Markus
as Ev Haslinger
Elise Aulinger
as Mutter Haslinger
Carl Wery
as Vater Kreithofer
Albert Janscheck
as Lois Kreithofer
Erna Fentsch
as Magd Zenz
Wastl Witt
as Bauer Eibensteiner
Erhard Siedel
as Fabrikant Obermann
Wilhelmine Fröhlich
as Besitzerin einer Ballwurfbude
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1942
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorJoe Stöckel
WritersPhilipp Lothar Mayring, Joe Stöckel
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sold Grandfather
About The Sold Grandfather
The unscrupulous dealer Haslinger has paid off a debt note worth 1000 Mark from the peasant Kreithofer and now wants the man’s farm in return for the debt settlement. Then, suddenly, a rumor pops up that Grandfather Kreithofer is a rich man, who wants to leave his entire estate to his grandchild Lois. Grandpa started the rumor to help his grandson out of the mess, who, as luck would (not) have it, is also in love with Haslinger’s daughter, Ev. But no sooner does Haslinger hear of this rumor, that he wants the old man to move in with him, leave the debt to him and give permission for the kids to marry.
Directed by Joe Stöckel, The Sold Grandfather leans on a strong ensemble — Josef Eichheim, Oskar Sima, Winnie Markus — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1942.
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