Ronny (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, Ronny is a comedy and music film directed by Reinhold Schünzel, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Käthe von Nagy plays Ronny, who designs the costumes for the upcoming premiere of an opera written by the young prince of Perusa (Willy Fritsch) and has to deliver them personally due to the urgency of the commission. Arriving there, the prince not only is charmed by the young lady (who wouldn't?), but also mistakenly believes her to be the famous singer who is to be the female lead in the opera. What Willy does not know yet is that the real singer has cancelled her appearance, and as the state ministers hope to distract him from politics with the performance of the opera, they indeed want Ronny to appear in the show….
Who’s in it. Ronny stars Käthe von Nagy as Ronny, Marc Dantzer as Rudolph, Prince of Perusa, Lucien Baroux as Theater director and Georges Deneubourg as Minister of Justice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ronny has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ronny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ronny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ronny (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ronny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ronny worth watching?
- Ronny holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ronny?
- Ronny stars Käthe von Nagy, Marc Dantzer, Lucien Baroux, Georges Deneubourg and Gustave Huberdeau.
- When was Ronny released?
- Ronny was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.