The Hymn of Leuthen
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The Hymn of Leuthen (German: Der Choral von 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.
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The Hymn of Leuthen | |
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German | Der Choral von Leuthen |
Directed by | Carl Froelich Arzén von Cserépy |
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Based on | Fridericus by Walter von Molo |
Produced by | Carl Froelich |
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Cinematography | Franz Planer Hugo von Kaweczynski |
Edited by | Oswald Hafenrichter Gustav Lohse |
Music by | Marc Roland |
Production company | Carl Froelich-Film |
Distributed by | Ufa Film Company (US) |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | Germany |
Language | German |
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The film was loosely based on the novel Fridericus by Walter von Molo. It presented Frederick as an inspired leader.[1] It was shot at the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter.
The film premiered four days after Adolf Hitler became chancellor of the Reich.[2]