The Hymn of Leuthen – Der Choral von Leuthen
1933 film by Carl Froelich, Arzén von Cserépy
The Hymn of Leuthen is a 1933 German film depicting Frederick the Great, directed by Carl Froelich starring Otto Gebühr, Olga Chekhova and Elga Brink. It was part of the cycle of nostalgic Prussian films popular during the Weimar and Nazi eras. The title refers to the 1757 Battle of Leuthen. The film was loosely based on the novel Fridericus by Walter von Molo. It presented Frederick as an inspired leader. It was shot at the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. The film’s sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter. Wikipedia
Director Carl Froelich, Arzén von Cserépy
Produced by Carl Froelich
Writer(s) Johannes Brandt, Friedrich Pflughaupt, Ilse Spath-Baron
Based on Fridericus by Walter von Molo
Starring Otto Gebühr, Olga Chekhova, Elga Brink
Music Marc Roland
Cinematography Franz Planer, Hugo von Kaweczynski
Edited by Oswald Hafenrichter, Gustav Lohse
Production, company Carl Froelich-Film
Distributed by Ufa Film Company (US)
Released February 3, 1933
Running time 91 minutes
Country Germany
Language German