Die Geierwally
Genres
Overview
"The Bear Joseph", so named because of a fight with a bear, is rescued by Wally, a farmer's daughter, from a dangerous situation in a vulture's nest. He then calls her "Geierwally". They fall in love. Wally's father disapproves of this romance. He has other plans for Wally.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
1921-09-12
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4.8
Albert Steinrück
Stromminger ( Höchstbauer )
Henny Porten
Wally
William Dieterle
The Bear Joseph
Eugen Klöpfer
Vincenz Gellner
Elise Zachow-Vallentin
Luckard
Marie Grimm-Einödshofer
Obermagd
Julius Brandt
Klettenmeyer
Gerd Fricke
Roferbauer Jun.
Grete Diercks
Afra
Wilhelm Diegelmann
Roferbauer Sen.
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