The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg

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Running time: 147 mins

In this eloquent, bittersweet film, a young prince leaves his sheltered life to attend the university and falls in love with a young barmaid. Duty calls, however, and he must accept his crown. Director Lubitsch's unique, elegant expressions of romance, wit and sophistication became known as the famous "Lubitsch touch."

Season:
2010
Director:
Ernst Lubitsch
Cinematography:
John Mescall
Cast:
Ramon Novarro, Norma Shearer, Jean Hersholt, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Philippe De Lacy, Edgar Norton, Bobby Mack