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The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg

  • 19271927
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 46m
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7.6/10
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Ramon Novarro and Norma Shearer in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
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A cloistered, overprotected Austrian prince falls in love with a down-to-earth barmaid in this "Viennese fairy tale."A cloistered, overprotected Austrian prince falls in love with a down-to-earth barmaid in this "Viennese fairy tale."A cloistered, overprotected Austrian prince falls in love with a down-to-earth barmaid in this "Viennese fairy tale."
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
55,318
5,367
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    • Directors
      • Ernst Lubitsch
      • John M. Stahl(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Karl Heinrich(from the book)
      • Marian Ainslee(titles)
      • Ruth Cummings(titles)
    • Stars
      • Ramon Novarro
      • Norma Shearer
      • Jean Hersholt
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Ernst Lubitsch
      • John M. Stahl(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Karl Heinrich(from the book)
      • Marian Ainslee(titles)
      • Ruth Cummings(titles)
    • Stars
      • Ramon Novarro
      • Norma Shearer
      • Jean Hersholt
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    • 32User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Ramon Novarro and Norma Shearer in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
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    Ramon Novarro in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
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    Ramon Novarro in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
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    Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro
    • Prince Karl Heinrich
    Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer
    • Kathi
    Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt
    • Dr. Jüttner
    Gustav von Seyffertitz
    Gustav von Seyffertitz
    • King Karl VII
    Philippe De Lacy
    Philippe De Lacy
    • Young Karl - Heir Apparent
    • (as Philipe de Lacy)
    Edgar Norton
    Edgar Norton
    • Lutz
    Bobbie Mack
    • Kellermann
    • (as Bobby Mack)
    Edward Connelly
    Edward Connelly
    • Court Marshal
    Otis Harlan
    Otis Harlan
    • Old Ruder
    John S. Peters
    • Student
    George K. Arthur
    George K. Arthur
    • Drunk Student
    • (uncredited)
    Lionel Belmore
    Lionel Belmore
    • Stout Student
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Brower
    Robert Brower
    • Minister to the King
    • (uncredited)
    Edythe Chapman
    Edythe Chapman
    • Young Karl's Nanny
    • (uncredited)
    Oliver Eckhardt
    Oliver Eckhardt
    • Minister
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Gray
    Margaret Gray
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    André Mattoni
    André Mattoni
    • Count Asterberg
    • (uncredited)
    Marshall Ruth
    Marshall Ruth
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Ernst Lubitsch
      • John M. Stahl(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Karl Heinrich(from the book)
      • Marian Ainslee(titles)
      • Ruth Cummings(titles)
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    • Trivia
      Erich von Stroheim was offered directorship of this film, but declined after having had a negative experience working under Irving Thalberg on The Merry Widow (1925). Stroheim went to Paramount to direct and star in The Wedding March (1928).
    • Goofs
      The young Karl's eyes are blue, but the adult Karl's eyes are brown.
    • Quotes

      Kids in the street: [happily, looking at photo of Young Prince Karl in shop window] He's going to be a wonderful king!

    • Alternate versions
      In 1986, Thames Television in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer created a video, using the alternate title "Old Heidelberg," with full orchestral score by Carl Davis, and with running time of 106 minutes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Sunset Blvd. (1950)

    User reviews32

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    Top review
    8/10
    A silent movie based on a musical--now THAT's unusual!
    I have seen both sound and silent versions of this movie and I actually prefer the silent one--even though it was based on a musical! Maybe part of this is because I am not the biggest fan of musicals, but I think more of this has to do with how beautifully made this film is. The film was directed by the great Ernst Lubitsch--a man renowned for his deft artistic touch and romanticism in films. All this is so apparent in this film, as it is just a work of art--gorgeous and romantic through and through. The sets, camera-work and acting are all exquisite and help to make this a very memorable film. If you want to see a sound version, help yourself. But for me, this is THE definitive version of the film.
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    • Jul 15, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 1928 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Old Heidelberg
    • Filming locations
      • Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,205,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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