''Christina'' is a 1953 West German

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directed by Fritz Eichler and starring

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and Franziska Kinz. It was shot at the

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. The film's sets were designed by the

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Wilhelm Vorwerg Wilhelm Vorwerg (1899–1990) was a German art director who designed the sets for over fifty films including a number of Rialto Film's series of Edgar Wallace adaptations in the 1960s.Bergfelder p.256 Selected filmography * '' In the Name of the ...

Plot

Christina Neuhaus gets a job with the Stauffers. The young woman, whose home is Transylvania, is one of those displaced from home and had to leave her parents' property in Karlsaue after the war. Klaus Stauffer runs a mill with his mother Anna, which is in bad shape. In accordance with his mother's wishes, Klaus is as good as engaged to the rich banker's daughter Renate Frank, and also believes that he has found the woman for life in her. That changes when Christina comes to the Stauffers' house. From the start, Klaus is drawn to the warm, natural woman. The old servant Czybulka, who also had to flee his homeland Transylvania, immediately takes Christina to his heart. And the manufacturer Werner Holk is also increasingly drawn to the Stauffers' mill. Klaus Stauffer does not yet dare to oppose his mother's wishes, although he clearly senses that it is love that draws him to Christina. So he hesitates and lets the young woman, who has also been devoted to him from the start, believe that he is serious about her. When Czybulka explains to Christina that Klaus is with Renate Frank, she withdraws hurt. Although Klaus tries to talk to his mother, she insists that he marry the banker's daughter. Without Klaus knowing about it, she tells Christina to leave the house after this conversation and tells her that she cannot stay longer because Renate, her son's future wife, cannot be expected to live with her under the same roof. Holk finds Christina in this mood and, in his charming way, offers her a position, which she accepts after some hesitation. Although Holk is courting the young woman, he is content with a friendship for the time being. Shortly thereafter, Holk shows Christina an invitation he had received for the marriage of Renate and Klaus. When they both go out together some time later, her path leads her to the very place where Klaus is celebrating his bachelorette party with Renate that evening. Although Holk wants to retire immediately, Christina defiantly asks him to dance - according to a peasant custom - and thus causes an uproar. Renate is beside herself and gives Klaus an ultimatum. He then disconnects. His mother now thinks everything is lost. A conversation with old Czybulka makes her think. Shortly thereafter, Klaus comes to his mother to make it clear to her that he will definitely marry Christina, even if that might result in the end of the family business. Klaus' mother finally realizes that she has done the wrong thing and that her son's happiness is more important than financial security. She no longer withholds her blessings from the young couple. But Holk, on whom the mill is dependent, also shows that he is a great man with stature and promises to support the Stauffers with orders. Christina is now not only with the man she loves, but also has a home again.

Cast

as Klaus Stauffer * Franziska Kinz as Frau Anna Stauffer * Eva Rimski as Renate Frank *

Werner Fuetterer Werner Fuetterer (10 January 1907 in Barth, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – 7 February 1991 in Benidorm, Province of Alicante, Spain) was a German film actor. He appeared in nearly 100 films between 1925 and 1967. In his early film career, Fuetterer ...

as Direktor Werner Holk *

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as Fritz Ohlsen, Knecht *

Ethel Reschke Ethel Reschke (24 April 1911 – 5 June 1992) was a German actress. She appeared in more than 70 films and television shows between 1931 and 1977. Selected filmography * ''Mädchen in Uniform'' (1931) * ''Paul and Pauline'' (1936) * ''By a ...

as Kene, Großmagd *

Carsta Löck Carsta Löck (28 December 1902 – 9 October 1993) was a German film actress. Selected filmography * ''Refugees'' (1933) * '' Ripening Youth'' (1933) * '' The Double Fiance'' (1934) * ''Trouble with Jolanthe'' (1934) * ''Police Report'' (1934) ...

as Emma *

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as Czybulka, alter Knecht * Brigitte Rau as Katrin *

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as Bankier Frank *

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as Siegfried, Apotheker *

Werner Stock Werner Bruno Wilhelm Hermann Stock (20 October 1903 – 30 April 1972) was a German actor. He appeared in more than 130 films and television shows between 1932 and 1971. Selected filmography * ''Spoiling the Game'' (1932) * ''Decoy'' (1934 ...

as Stephan, 'Tageblatt' *

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as Notar *

Renate Fischer Renate Wilson (born Renate Fischer, 20 April 1930 - 7 December 2008) was a social and medical historian and former German film actress. Acting career She appeared in seven films from 1949 to 1957. Filmography Career in history In the 1960 ...

as Mädchen auf Dorffest *

Elsa Wagner Elsa Wagner (24 January 1881 – 17 August 1975) was a German actress who appeared in numerous theatrical productions and feature films during the 20th century, including 1920's '' The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari''. Life and career Born as Elisab ...

as Mutter Krause *

Agnes Windeck Agnes Windeck (; 27 March 1888 – 28 September 1975) was a German theatre and film actress. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1939 and 1973. She was born in Hamburg and started her career at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in 1904. S ...

as Luise, Frau des Notars * Charlotte Agotz as Kitty, Frau des Apothekers * Odette Orsy as Babette *

Kurt Getke Kurt is a male given name of Germanic or Turkish origin. ''Kurt'' or ''Curt'' originated as short forms of the Germanic Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor. In Turkish, Kurt means "Wolf" and i ...

as Jagdfreund von Holk * Charly Knetschke as Thomas, Knecht *

Reinhard Kolldehoff Reinhard Kolldehoff (29 April 1914 – 18 November 1995) was a German film actor. He appeared in 140 films between 1941 and 1988. He was born and died in Berlin, Germany. Selected filmography * '' The Gasman'' (1941) - Polizeibeamter (uncr ...

as Kavalier *

Sonja Ziemann Sonja Alice Selma Toni Ziemann (; 8 February 1926 – 17 February 2020) was a German film and television actress. In the 1950s, she was among Germany's most prominent actresses, awarded the 1950 Bambi for appearing, together with Rudolf Prack, ...

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0135839 1953 films 1953 drama films German drama films West German films 1950s German-language films Films directed by Fritz Eichler German black-and-white films 1950s German films Films shot at Tempelhof Studios