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Carnival in Flanders (1936)

Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)

  • Comedy
  • History
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Françoise RosayFrançoise RosayCornelia
  • Photo of Will DohmWill DohmThe Burgomaster
  • Photo of Paul HartmannPaul HartmannThe Duke of Olivares
  • Photo of Albert LievenAlbert LievenPainter Johann Breughel
  • Photo of Paul WestermeierPaul WestermeierThe Butcher
  • Photo of Charlott DaudertCharlott DaudertSiska
  • Photo of Heinz Förster-LudwigHeinz Förster-LudwigThe Baker
  • Photo of Erika HelmkeErika HelmkeThe Baker's Wife
  • Photo of Hans HenningerHans HenningerThe Fishmonger
  • Photo of Carsta LöckCarsta LöckThe Fishmonger's Wife

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