Die Trapp-Familie in Amerika (1958)

User Rating:

4.5/10   

Director:

Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Writers:

Herbert Reinecker (story)
Maria von Trapp (characters)

Release Date:

17 October 1958 (West Germany)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical

Plot Keywords:

Emigration | Trapp Family Singer | Sequel | Local Blockbuster | Family Relationships

Cast

Ruth Leuwerik	...	Baronin von Trapp
Hans Holt	...	Baron von Trapp
Josef Meinrad	...	Dr. Wasner
Adrienne Gessner	...	Mrs. Hammerfield
Wolfgang Wahl	...	Patrick
Peter Esser	...	Mr. Hammerfield
Till Klockow	...	Bronx-Lilly
Holger Hagen	...	Mr, Harris
Claus Benton Lombard
Betty Jackson
Emiljosef Hunek
Phil Senter
Mildred Clinton
Gerald Metcalfe
Emore Richardson

Also Known As:

The Trapp Family in America (International: English title)

Runtime:

87 min | West Germany:106 min

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:S | Spain:T | West Germany:6 (w)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Divina-Film

Movie Connections:

Follows Die Trapp-Familie (1956)

Neither bad nor good, but surely above average

It came as no surprise to anyone that all involved should choose to follow 'Die Trapp Familie', one of the most successful German films of the 50's, with a sequel. The result was 'Die Trapp Familie in Amerika' and it literally began where the earlier film left off.

With Ruth Leuwerik reprising her formidable performance as Baronin von Trapp, the producers clearly hoped their subject's on-going story would help swell the studio's coffers once more - it did! Lavishly produced, director W. Liebeneiner turned every single one of the film's galloping clichés into gold. However, the red meat of the Trapp-saga had already been devoured by audiences in Part One - and all that was left second time around were scraps of plot. Spicing it up and helping to make the most of the least were the gorgeous gowns worn by Miss Leuwerik, who looked a treat!