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Was die Schwalbe sang

  • 1956
  • 1h 45m
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Was die Schwalbe sang (1956)
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After high school the lover's Ursula and Gerhard paths part: she stays in the small town, while he attends university in Hamburg to become a composer. While she remains faithful to their lov... Read allAfter high school the lover's Ursula and Gerhard paths part: she stays in the small town, while he attends university in Hamburg to become a composer. While she remains faithful to their love, he forgets more and more about her when he becomes successful as song writer for the fa... Read allAfter high school the lover's Ursula and Gerhard paths part: she stays in the small town, while he attends university in Hamburg to become a composer. While she remains faithful to their love, he forgets more and more about her when he becomes successful as song writer for the famous singer Dahl. Disappointed, Ursula turns to Gerhard's former friend Peter.

  • Director
    • Géza von Bolváry
  • Writers
    • Theodor Storm
    • Kurt E. Walter
  • Stars
    • Maj-Britt Nilsson
    • Claus Biederstaedt
    • Paul Hörbiger
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    • Director
      • Géza von Bolváry
    • Writers
      • Theodor Storm
      • Kurt E. Walter
    • Stars
      • Maj-Britt Nilsson
      • Claus Biederstaedt
      • Paul Hörbiger
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    Maj-Britt Nilsson
    Maj-Britt Nilsson
    • Ursula Benthien
    Claus Biederstaedt
    Claus Biederstaedt
    • Gerhard Meyen
    Paul Hörbiger
    Paul Hörbiger
    • Philipp Meyen
    Gunnar Möller
    Gunnar Möller
    • Peter Hansen
    Margit Saad
    Margit Saad
    • Doris Dahl
    Lotte Rausch
    • Mrs. Mahnke
    Alice Treff
    Alice Treff
    • Mrs. Benthien
    Carl Hinrichs
    • Reinberger
    Erich Fiedler
    • Director Kaufmann
    Johannes Riemann
    Johannes Riemann
    • Dr. Schreiber
    Alexa von Porembsky
    • Dame im Sendesaal
    Wolfgang Völz
    • Leiter des Studentenwerks
    Manfred Meurer
    • Chefarzt im Krankenhaus
    Gerold Wanke
    • Abiturient Schulze
    Willy A. Kleinau
    • Forester Mahnke
    Walter Giller
    Walter Giller
    • Rudi Winter, Student
    Friedrich Maurer
    • Gymnasiumprofessor
    • Director
      • Géza von Bolváry
    • Writers
      • Theodor Storm
      • Kurt E. Walter
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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1956 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Unsterbliche Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Berliner Union-Film, Oberlandstraße 26-35, Tempelhof, Berlin, Germany(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Berolina
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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