The Bartered Bride (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1932, The Bartered Bride is a comedy and music film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans, loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, but the marriage arranger tries to "buy" Marie from Hans. But when Wenzel tells Hans, that he doesn't want to marry Marie, either, because he loves circus director Brummel's daughter, Hans decides to accept the offer of money for not interferring in the relations of Hans and Marie. But when Marie hears about this, she doesn't want to see Hans again.
Who’s in it. The Bartered Bride stars Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender as Hans, Jarmila Novotná as Marie, Max Nadler as Bürgermeister and Maria Janowska as Frau Bürgermeister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Bartered Bride 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 The Bartered Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bartered Bride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bartered Bride (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bartered Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bartered Bride worth watching?
- The Bartered Bride holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bartered Bride?
- The Bartered Bride stars Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, Jarmila Novotná, Max Nadler, Maria Janowska and Otto Wernicke.
- When was The Bartered Bride released?
- The Bartered Bride was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.