The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
- Ramon Novarro: Prince Karl Heinrich
- Norma Shearer: Kathi
- Jean Hersholt: Dr. Friedrich Jüttner
- Gustav von Seyffertitz: King Charles VII
- Philippe De Lacy: Prince
- Bobby Mack: Johann Kellermann
- Edward Connelly: Prime Minister of Haugk
- Otis Harlan: Age Rüder
- John S. Peters: Student
- André Mattoni: Earl Aster mountain
Old Heidelberg (OT: Old Heidelberg) is an American comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch from the year 1927.
Action
In the Kingdom Karlburg is Karl Henry, the nephew of King Charles VII, 1890 Crown Prince. As a boy, he will be brought to the court and growing isolation from peers on. Only his tutor Dr. Friedrich Jüttner provides him the necessary balance and also gives him villainy. In his oral final examination on April 25, 1901 in Karl Castle heir to the throne has not much idea, but his teacher gives him secretly hints to the correct answer. So he passes the test " with distinction".
To study Karl Heinrich is sent to Heidelberg. His teacher Dr. Jüttner to accompany him. This has worried in " Rüder 's Gasthof " an accommodation that is not befitting indeed, the crown prince, however, can match with the normal people. Karl Henry is thrilled. A student drinking session in the evening he first looks to only fascinated. Later he was admitted as a new member of the " Corps Saxonia" and gives his identity. Dr. Jüttner can also be an on Karl Henry's adventure.
The Crown Prince falls in love with the waitress Kathi and has a romance with her.
Dr. Jüttner receives news that Princess Use of Altenberg had been chosen as a wife for Charles Henry and that he should notify the heir to the throne. Given the light-heartedness of the amorous prince if he fails the but. Prime Minister of Haugk comes personally to Heidelberg to retrieve Karl Heinrich to guide the affairs of state, as the king is dying. With the hope of a speedy recovery of the king and a return to Heidelberg Dr. Jüttner persuaded him to depart after only one year of study.
At the deathbed of King Charles Henry learns of the plans of his marriage to Princess Ilse and is shocked. Shortly thereafter, he is already king himself. Moreover, his old teacher Dr. Jüttner died in distant Heidelberg. Him he mourns.
Through an old Corp brother he learns that Kathi is still waiting for him. For one day Karl Heinrich returns to Heidelberg back, but everything has changed: The representatives of the Corps Saxonia, who came to greet him, behave towards him formally, as his position as king accordingly. Everything is stiff and courteous, but not more omitted. They disappear quickly when he falls into the arms of Kathi. With a kiss Karl Heinrich and Kathi say forever goodbye. Karl Henry has noticed that he can not turn back time. He married according to the convention of his class.
Background
The film is based on the novel by Karl Heinrich Wilhelm Meyer- Förster. MGM filmed the fabric again in 1954 with Mario Lanza and Ann Blyth.