The Court Concert (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1936, The Court Concert is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Before he became cult director Douglas Sirk, Detlef Sierck cut his teeth on such lavish European star vehicles as Das Hofkonzert (The Court Concert). Marta Eggerth is cast as Christine, a young singer who aspires to find out who her father was. Her odyssey brings her to the court of a mythical kingdom, where she is romanced by handsome lieutenant Walter (Johannes Heesters). He is warned not to lose his heart to a "commoner," but all turns out all right when King Serenissimus (Otto Tressler) turns out to be Christine's long-lost daddy. Hofkonzert was designed as a comeback for Marta Eggerth, whose star had eclipsed by the mid-1930s.
Who’s in it. The Court Concert stars Mártha Eggerth as Christine Holm alias Sängerin Belotti, Johannes Heesters as Leutnant Walter von Arnegg, Herbert Hübner as Staatsminister von Arnegg and Ernst Waldow as Damenwäschevertreter von Zunder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Court Concert has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Court Concert page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Court Concert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Court Concert (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Court Concert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Court Concert worth watching?
- The Court Concert holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Court Concert?
- The Court Concert stars Mártha Eggerth, Johannes Heesters, Herbert Hübner, Ernst Waldow and Hans Richter.
- When was The Court Concert released?
- The Court Concert was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.