''The Grand Duke's Finances'' (german: Die Finanzen des Großherzogs) is a 1934 German comedy film directed by Gustaf Gründgens and starring Viktor de Kowa, Hilde Weissner and

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in Berlin while location shooting took place in

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and Tenerife. The film's sets were designed by the

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Plot

Grand Duke Ramon, ruler of Abacco, is suffering from financial difficulties. He has already had to sell almost all his possessions. His biggest financier and creditor, the shady crook Mircovich, is already devising a devious plan to overthrow the duke, because he wants to rule the country himself. However, when the American Bekker discovers underground sulfur deposits, the situation changes because he offers the duke a large sum in order to be able to mine the sulphur. However, the Duke refuses to accept the purchase offer. A short time later he had to resign because he no longer had any financial means. The situation is saved when the Duke marries the rich Russian Grand Duchess Diana.

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* 1934 films Films of Nazi Germany 1930s German-language films Films directed by Gustaf Gründgens Remakes of German films Sound film remakes of silent films Films based on Swedish novels Films set in Europe Films set in the Mediterranean Sea Films set in the 1900s 1930s historical comedy films German historical comedy films German black-and-white films Films shot at Staaken Studios 1930s German films {{1930s-Germany-film-stub