Miss Else (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1929, Miss Else is a drama film directed by Paul Czinner, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. While staying with her aunt at a fashionable spa, Else receives an unexpected telegram from her mother, begging her to save her father from debtor’s jail. The only way out, it seems, is to approach an elderly acquaintance in order to borrow money from him. Through this telegram, Else is forced into the reality of a world entirely at odds with her romantic imagination – with horrific consequences.
Who’s in it. Miss Else stars Elisabeth Bergner as Else Thalhof, Albert Bassermann as Dr. Alfred Thalhof, Albert Steinrück as Von Dorsday and Adele Sandrock as Tante Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Miss Else has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Else page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Else tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Else (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miss Else change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miss Else worth watching?
- Miss Else holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Else?
- Miss Else stars Elisabeth Bergner, Albert Bassermann, Albert Steinrück, Adele Sandrock and Else Heller.
- When was Miss Else released?
- Miss Else was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.