Corinna Schmidt (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Corinna Schmidt is a drama film directed by Arthur Pohl, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Berlin in 1878: Corinna Schmidt, who was brought up in a petit-bourgeois, academic family, is romantically interested in Leopold Treibel, the son of the lordly councillor of commerce Jenny Treibel – although Corinna is also deeply in love with her cousin Marcel. Leopold is also falling for cute Corinna, and Jenny Treibel tries to prevent their friendship by all means, but changes her opinion when their secret engagement becomes public. To avoid a scandal, she urges them to marry quickly. But Corinna soon withdraws from this complicated situation and again turns to her cousin, who is banished from the country for his social democratic beliefs.
Who’s in it. Corinna Schmidt stars Trude Hesterberg as Jenny Treibel, Peter Podehl as Dr. Marcel Wedderkopp, Ingrid Rentsch as Corinna Schmidt and Erna Sellmer as Frau Schmolke, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Corinna Schmidt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Corinna Schmidt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Corinna Schmidt (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Corinna Schmidt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Corinna Schmidt?
- Corinna Schmidt stars Trude Hesterberg, Peter Podehl, Ingrid Rentsch, Erna Sellmer and Hermann Lenschau.
- When was Corinna Schmidt released?
- Corinna Schmidt was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.