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Eva, the Factory Girl

Original title: Eva
  • 19351935
  • 1h 30m
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Eva (1935)
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  • Romance
Eva is employed in a porcelain factory owned by Georg von Hochheim's grandmother, who asks him to take over the company and try to put it back into profitability. He takes on the project in ... Read allEva is employed in a porcelain factory owned by Georg von Hochheim's grandmother, who asks him to take over the company and try to put it back into profitability. He takes on the project in the guise of a worker and falls in love with Eva. When his true identity becomes known, hi... Read allEva is employed in a porcelain factory owned by Georg von Hochheim's grandmother, who asks him to take over the company and try to put it back into profitability. He takes on the project in the guise of a worker and falls in love with Eva. When his true identity becomes known, his motives and intentions are questioned.
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  • Director
    • Johannes Riemann
  • Writers
    • Alfred Maria Willner(libretto)
    • Robert Bodanzky(libretto)
    • Ernst Marischka(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Magda Schneider
    • Heinz Rühmann
    • Hans Söhnker
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  • Director
    • Johannes Riemann
  • Writers
    • Alfred Maria Willner(libretto)
    • Robert Bodanzky(libretto)
    • Ernst Marischka(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Magda Schneider
    • Heinz Rühmann
    • Hans Söhnker
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    Magda Schneider
    Magda Schneider
    • Evaas Eva
    Heinz Rühmann
    Heinz Rühmann
    • Willibald Riegeleas Willibald Riegele
    Hans Söhnker
    Hans Söhnker
    • Georg von Hochheimas Georg von Hochheim
    Adele Sandrock
    Adele Sandrock
    • Malvine von Hochheimas Malvine von Hochheim
    Ferdinand Mayerhofer
    • Werkmeister Holzer, Evas Ziehvateras Werkmeister Holzer, Evas Ziehvater
    Hans Moser
    Hans Moser
    • Vinzenz Wimmer, Prokuristas Vinzenz Wimmer, Prokurist
    Mimi Shorp
    • Olly, Kabarettsängerinas Olly, Kabarettsängerin
    Franz Schafheitlin
    • Stefan, ein Arbeiteras Stefan, ein Arbeiter
    Paul Henreid
    Paul Henreid
    • Fritzas Fritz
    • (as Paul von Hernried)
    Fritz Puchstein
    • Jonnyas Jonny
    Camilla Gerzhofer
    Camilla Gerzhofer
    Marianne Lex
    Mizi Griebl
    Karl Forest
    Karl Kneidinger
    Leo Resnicek
    Hanns Waschatko
    Fritz Imhoff
    Fritz Imhoff
    • Gemeindewächteras Gemeindewächter
    • Director
      • Johannes Riemann
    • Writers
      • Alfred Maria Willner(libretto)
      • Robert Bodanzky(libretto)
      • Ernst Marischka(adaptation)
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    Austrian Comedy Equally Surprising To See 'Today' As 'Yesterday'...
    After the introduction of sound, the medium met a new challenge of how to deal with dialog. The 1930s seemed to be a wonderful moment to introduce a variety of funny characters to the audience, different sorts of people from the pompous representatives of the authoritative relations to talkative types who could bring the viewers to the tears of laughter through their hilarious lines and unusual behaviors. In that respect, we have to consider the particular moment of Austrian history when the ministry of propaganda was already acting severely and yet, some great films still came out.

    And one of such considerably unknown early comedies is EVA directed by Johannes Riemann and based upon the libretto by Alfred Maria Willner and Robert Bodansky. Although innumerable liberties were taken with the original source by Ernst Marischka who had adapted the libretto to the screen, the film is still a surprising, almost flawless and undated entertainment that evokes pure satisfaction with vibrant action, skillful acting, wonderful pieces of music by Franz Lehar, appealing humor and unique atmosphere. I have seen this movie for the sake of Magda Schneider but I found many more aspects really rewarding. Since the movie is hardly known today, let me outline the key aspect of the content.

    The opening scene with an image of Eve in the garden of Eden creates presumable expectations that do not disappoint a viewer as the storyline develops. Georg von Hochheim (Hans Soehnker) is a car racer and sees his future as a rather light hearted man with a beautiful cabaret singer, Olly (Mimy Shorp), at his side. Career, success, popularity and easy going existence - that is what all his friends drink a toast to at an exquisite banquet from an exquisite 'chalice.' Yet, young Georg cannot forget that his honor should lie in his family tradition and his future investment should be nothing but a porcelain factory. Who is there to help him discover this 'providential fate'? An authoritative Grandma (rather unusual feature for Grandmas). She is there to remind her grandson of what it means to be an 'echter Hochheimer' – true Hochheimer ... being the one and acting like one. She sees her young grandson as someone who can bring new blood, new ideas to the running of the factory. The moment the young man takes up this task is a breakthrough decision for all. Will he act like a true Hochheimer as the key target soon does not merely occur to be a porcelain factory but a young, sympathetic lively employee, Eva (Magda Schneider)? Perhaps yes...but surely, he will not act like a conventional, stereotypical boss...

    As a matter of fact, the principal aspect of the comedy does not lie so much in the protagonist as in a variety of people Georg meets as both the disguised Max Schmidt, a hairdresser and the boss Georg von Hochheim. Although his performance is outstanding, all the cast deserve special appreciation and applause for their wonderful contribution. A representative of the old generation, Grandma Malvine (Adele Sandrock) with her sweet dog Waldemar who always nods, strict yet sensation greedy 'reporter' Vinzenz (Hans Moser), suspicious yet sympathetic stepfather of Eva's played by Ferdinand Meyerhofer, charming Olly (Mimy Shorp) and, above all, the man most wittily labeled as the one who 'constantly talks but never pays' Willibald Riegele played marvelously by Heinz Ruehmann. While Mimi Shorp deserves attention because of some songs she sings and some costumes she wears, Heinz Ruehmann considerably contributes to the entertainment the film carries. His capacity of speech and the number of words he says must be a smashing surprise among all and the number of moments when viewers will be surprised by their loud laughter breaks many records among modern comedies. Just note the exchange of boxes or his talk about love to one 'inexperienced' Kunegunde, the talk that becomes reality also for this 'unworthy customer'... Considerable attention should be paid to the performance of Adele Sandbrock and her many scenes of particularly skillful 'performer-audience' communication attempts. Though even she will be speechless one day, our attention is occupied by extensive use of dialog. However...

    The exception to this are Georg/Max's meetings with Eva, the factory girl he falls in love with head over heels. Great subtle portrayal by Magda Schneider, Romy's mother, two years after her romantically dramatic role in LIEBELEI. Their scenes are the most memorable in the entire movie thanks to very good pairing of protagonists, their outstanding chemistry and the natural feelings that constitute a major contribution to an appealing portrayal. These scenes are both very romantic (a pure classical product of the era) and very humorous. The wordiness, however, is sometimes replaced by music. They act, they sing, they dance and in that respect, the film shows a clear resemblance with a German production of the same year, ICH LIEBE ALLE FRAUEN. Let me highlight the moment when 'Max' pretends to be a good hairdresser and the effect is so suspicious. The big scenes of Eva's birthday as well as the final banquet are nothing but the pinnacles of the movie's charm. The storyline can get a little bit vague and complicated at first viewing, but when you see the film again, you realize the essence of these moments.

    The camera-work and the sets are also worth a note, including an interesting juxtaposition of images from pouring patrol to pouring champagne. The film can also boast of some nice close-ups. In spite of the hateful propaganda of the time, it has survived as an example of pleasant Austrian type of romantic comedy.

    EVA is a pure entertainment, timeless charm that transcends every possible bit of dated flaws into desirable relief to see it 'today' as it was 'yesterday.' - the comedy that has stood a test of time. Much fun, genuine laughter, aesthetic satisfaction, some empathy, great screen presence of Magda Schneider and other great performers of the time and... an indeed speechless finale.
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    • Release date
      • January 7, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Austria
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Eva
    • Filming locations
      • Atelier Sievering, Vienna, Austria
    • Production company
      • Atlantis-Film
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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