Der Hutmacher und sein Schloß (1942): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1942, Der Hutmacher und sein Schloß is a drama film directed by Lance Comfort, running about 102 minutes. “Her shame was something no one could forgive - except the man who loved her!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The year is 1880. On the outskirts of the fictional small Scottish town of Levenford there stands a strange building, half cottage, half castle, embraced with thick stone walls. The townsfolk nickname the fortress "Hatter's Castle", for James Brodie, the man who built it. Brodie is a hatter who keeps the members of the family in fear and submission; he is brutal, arrogant, selfish and cruel. His wife, who has long been ailing, and his daughter Mary, are in awe of him. His son Angus, aged 15, alone dear to his heart, suffers under his love as the others suffer under his sternness.

Who’s in it. Der Hutmacher und sein Schloß stars Robert Newton as James Brodie, Deborah Kerr as Mary Brodie, James Mason as Dr. Renwick and Emlyn Williams as Dennis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Der Hutmacher und sein Schloß has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Hutmacher und sein Schloß page.

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