The Finances of the Grand Duke (1924) is a comedy, drama directed by F. W. Murnau rated 6.6/10.
The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State's debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke's affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins.
Released: 1924-01-07
Duration: 1h 20m
Country: Germany
Director: F. W. Murnau
Writer: Thea von Harbou, Fritz Wendhausen
Cast: Harry Liedtke, Adolphe Engers, Ilka Grüning, Hugo Block
Production: UFA
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