Under the Lantern (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Under the Lantern is a drama film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Else Riedel (Lissy Arna), locked out by her authoritarian father, seeks refuge with her boyfriend Hans. Complications threaten when Hans's roommate Max falls in love with her, but the situation is resolved: the three remain friends, and decide to form a music hall act. They want to ascend, but how? A way out beckons when a theatrical agent named Nevin enters Else’s life. He is played by Hubert von Meyerinck as a slick and oily villain, who oozes refinement; his experience behind bars is waved away with a silk scarf. He is cunning to the point of perfidiousness, but is not completely unsympathetic. He also embodies a new type - the scrounger.
Who’s in it. Under the Lantern stars Lissy Arna as Else Riedel, Gerhard Dammann as Vater, Mathias Wieman as Hans Grothe and Paul Heidemann as Max Thiele, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Lantern page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Lantern tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Lantern (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Lantern change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Under the Lantern?
- Under the Lantern stars Lissy Arna, Gerhard Dammann, Mathias Wieman, Paul Heidemann and Hubert von Meyerinck.
- When was Under the Lantern released?
- Under the Lantern was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.