Writing

Hans Müller

Born October 25, 1882 · Brünn, Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now Brno, Czech Republic]

Died March 8, 1950 · aged 67

Austrian novelist, librettist, screenwriter and playwright.

Known For

The Smiling LieutenantThe Smiling Lieutenant · 1931
The Smiling Lieutenant
6.81931
MovieComedyRomance
An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
Bombs Over Monte CarloBombs Over Monte Carlo · 1931
Bombs Over Monte Carlo
6.41931
MovieComedyDrama
The captain of a battleship of a small Balkan country is fed up with following strange orders from the country's queen.
Im Weissen Rössl - Wehe, du singst!Im Weissen Rössl - Wehe, du singst! · 2013
Im Weissen Rössl - Wehe, du singst!
5.92013
MovieComedy
Just gotten dumped via text message by her boyfriend, Ottilie Giesecke from Berlin cannot resist her father’s offer to spend a few days holidaying at Lake Wolfgangsee in the Austrian alps. Although the city slicker doesn’t think much of Schlager songs and mountains, she moves into the “Weißes Rössl” inn, where Dr. Otto Siedler immediately courts her. At least in Leopold, Ottilie finds a kindred spirit, because the headwaiter has been hopelessly in love with Josepha, boss of the hotel, for years. While the two cheer each other up, the next problem is already looming: Sigismund Sülzheimer wants to buy the Weißes Rössl in order to blow it up - of course out of heartache.
Captain CraddockCaptain Craddock · 1931
Captain Craddock
7.01931
MovieComedyMusic
The mystery passenger on Craddock's ship is his country's queen.When he loses money she's entrusted to him at roulette, he threatens to bomb Monte Carlo unless his loss is restored.
Monte CarloMonte Carlo · 1930
Monte Carlo
6.51930
MovieComedyMusic
A countess fleeing her husband mistakes a count for her hairdresser at a Monte Carlo casino.
Darling of the GodsDarling of the Gods · 1930
Darling of the Gods
6.31930
MovieComedy
Also known as Darling of the Gods, this was Emil Jannings' second talkie appearance. Jannings stars as famed operatic singer Albert Winkelmann, who is greeted with cheers, applause and romantic propositions whenever he performs in his native Vienna. But when he embarks on a tour of South America, tragedy strikes. The sweltering climate causes Winkelmann to lose his voice on stage, a disaster met with hoots and cat-calls. Dispirited he returns to Europe, where he soon learns that no one is aware of what happened in South America. Intending to retire so as not to be exposed to further humiliation, Winkelmann is goaded back on stage -- where, miraculously, his gorgeous voice returns.
The Burning HeartThe Burning Heart · 1929
The Burning Heart
8.01929
MovieDramaRomance
A young composer and inventor meets a poverty stricken singer.
The TempestThe Tempest · 1932
The Tempest
9.01932
MovieCrime
Two inspiration sources appear clearly: contemporary American gangster movies and Alfred Döblin’s novel Berlin Alexanderplatz (1929).

Filmography

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Im Weissen Rössl - Wehe, du singst!Im Weissen Rössl - Wehe, du singst! · 2013
Im Weissen Rössl - Wehe, du singst!
5.92013
MovieComedy
Just gotten dumped via text message by her boyfriend, Ottilie Giesecke from Berlin cannot resist her father’s offer to spend a few days holidaying at Lake Wolfgangsee in the Austrian alps. Although the city slicker doesn’t think much of Schlager songs and mountains, she moves into the “Weißes Rössl” inn, where Dr. Otto Siedler immediately courts her. At least in Leopold, Ottilie finds a kindred spirit, because the headwaiter has been hopelessly in love with Josepha, boss of the hotel, for years. While the two cheer each other up, the next problem is already looming: Sigismund Sülzheimer wants to buy the Weißes Rössl in order to blow it up - of course out of heartache.

Original Story

The Love WaltzThe Love Waltz · 1930
The Love Waltz
8.51930
MovieComedy
Originally Liebeswalzer, this German operetta was the third talkie vehicle for the effervescent Lillian Harvey. The plot is a typical Graustarkian affair, with Princess Eva (Harvey) preparing to marry a duke whom she's never met. Getting cold feet, the duke ducks the wedding, persuading a handsome young commoner named Bobby (Willy Fritsch) to take his place. The wedding goes on as planned, with Eva never suspecting that her new hubby is a ringer. Eventually, the false duke confesses everything, leading to all sorts of intrigue before a happy ending can be realized. Love Waltz was simultaneously filmed in an English-language version, which posed no problem for the British-born Harvey but caused a few uncomfortable moments for her Teutonic co-stars (eventually, Willy Fritsch was replaced by John Batton, who'd played a bit role in the German version).

Story