Die Mädels vom Immenhof

Every genre has its own classics. This is part 1 of the so-called "Immenhof series", a cult "Happy holiday in the Heimat" series with 4 (!) sequels. This first part is by far the best with a decent script and attentive direction by Wolfgang Schleif.

Do not expect too much of the story. It has the standard ingredients like the the arrogant city boy getting his come-uppance on the pony range and the financial trouble the owner of the range is in. But the film has a jolly atmosphere, nice scenery and a cast who has fun. Cast include the young Heidi Brühl and the bit older Angelika Meisner (my favourite young girl of the 50's German cinema),who are both fine to watch. The older generation is represented by good routinists Margarete Haacke and Paul Henckels.

The film (and its 4 sequels) can now be seen with the original colours restored.