I'd Rather Have Cod Liver Oil (1931)
"Dann schon lieber Lebertran" (original title)

Each evening, before saying their prayers, some children swallow their cod liver oil. One evening, the youngest child makes a daring request in his prayer. "Why must it always be children ... See full summary »

Director:

Max Ophüls

Writers:

Emeric Pressburger (story), Emeric Pressburger,

Stars:

Käthe Haack, Max Gülstorff, Alfred Braun

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Käthe Haack	...	Mrs. Augustin, the mother
Max Gülstorff	...	Mr. Augustin, the father
Alfred Braun	...	Saint Peter
Paul Kemp	...	Michael, his apprentice
Hannelore Schroth	...	Ellen (as Hannelore Schroth-Haak)
Gert Klein	...	Peter
Martin Milleville

Storyline

Each evening, before saying their prayers, some children swallow their cod liver oil. One evening, the youngest child makes a daring request in his prayer. "Why must it always be children who have to obey their parents ?" God is off duty and St. Peter is tired but, just before he falls asleep, he grants the prayer

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Plot Keywords:

lost film

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

23 November 1931 (Germany)

Also Known As:

I'd Rather Have Cod Liver Oil

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universum Film (UFA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

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Trivia

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