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A Modern Dubarry is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring María Corda, Alfred Abel and Friedrich Kayßler. The title is a reference to the life of the eighteenth century courtesan Madame Du Barry. It was made by Felsom Film and distributed by the major studio UFA. Location shooting took place on the French Riviera. The film's sets were designed by the art director Oscar Friedrich Werndorff. It features performances from Hans Albers and Marlene Dietrich both of whom later achieved greater fame.
Original Release
12/22/1926
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| María Corda | Toinette |
| Alfred Abel | Sillon |
| Friedrich Kayssler | Cornelius Corbett |
| Gyula Szöreghy | Gen. Padilla |
| Jean Bradin | King Sandor |
| Hans Albers | Toinette's first lover |
| Alfred Gerasch | Graf Rabbatz |
| Albert Paulig | Clairet |
| Hans Wassmann | Theater Director |
| Karl Platen | Diener |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| María Corda | Toinette |
| Alfred Abel | Sillon |
| Friedrich Kayssler | Cornelius Corbett |
| Gyula Szöreghy | Gen. Padilla |
| Jean Bradin | King Sandor |
| Hans Albers | Toinette's first lover |
| Alfred Gerasch | Graf Rabbatz |
| Albert Paulig | Clairet |
| Hans Wassmann | Theater Director |
| Karl Platen | Diener |
| Eugen Burg | Levaseur |
| Marlene Dietrich | Kokotte |
| Hilde Radney | Juliette |
| Julia Serda | Tante Julie |
| Hedwig Wangel | Rosalie |
| Lotte Lorring | Mannequin |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Hermann Fellner | Producer |
| Josef Somlo | Producer |
