Wenn wir alle Engel wären
Released: October 8, 1936Runtime: 100 minLanguage: DE
Christian Kempenich, a pedantic law firm manager, attends a christening in Cologne, leading to a boozy night. He wakes up in a stranger’s bed and is accused of stealing bed linen from the hotel. Meanwhile, his wife Hedwig had her own fling and wants to keep it secret. When she learns of Christian’s predicament, she reveals her affair during a heated discussion. Realising their marriage is at risk, they decide to work on their relationship.
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Heinz Ruhmann
as Christian Kempenich
Leny Marenbach
as Hedwig - seine Frau
Elsa Dalands
as Selma Kempenich - die Tante
Lotte Rausch
as Maria, the maid
Harald Paulsen
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Hanns August Herten
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Charlotte Krause Walter
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Carl De Vogt
as Hotel Porter 'Waldfrieden'
Will Dohm
as Police Inspector
Paul Mederow
as District Judge
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