Hokuspokus (1953)

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Director:

Kurt Hoffmann

Writers:

Curt Goetz (play), Curt Goetz (screenplay)

Stars:

Curt Goetz, Valerie von Martens, Hans Nielsen

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Curt Goetz	...	Peer Bille
Valerie von Martens	...	Agda Kjerulf
Hans Nielsen	...	Gerichtspräsident
Ernst Waldow	...	Staatsanwalt
Erich Ponto	...	Mr. Arthur Graham
Elisabeth Flickenschildt	...	Zeugin Kiebutz
Joachim Teege	...	Zeuge Eunano
Margrit Ensinger
Mila Kopp
Fritz Rasp	...	Diener
Tilo von Berlepsch
Fritz Brandt
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hugo Lindinger	...	Geschworener

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

1 September 1953 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Hocuspocus

Filming Locations:

Filmatelier Göttingen, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Domnick Filmproduktion (DFP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Klangfilm-Magnetocord)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as Hokuspokus oder: Wie lasse ich meinen Mann verschwinden...? (1966)

User Reviews

FINE ADAPTATION OF THE PLAY

Fine adaptation of the witty play (1925) by Curt Goetz who wrote the script. It is a highly amusing play full of unexpected turns in the plot and some brilliant dialogue. Very well directed by the master of the light comedy Kurt Hoffmann; he manages the keep the film moving during the in itself static, central courtroom scene. Hoffmann is supported by fine cinematography by Richard Angst and fine cast lead excellently by Curt Goetz.

During watching one feels that this film was made with great fun. I think we should be very happy that this adaptation was made: fine documentation of a play by Curt Goetz.