| The Grand Duke's Finances | |
| Director: | Gustaf Gründgens |
| Producer: | Guido Bagier |
| Based On: | The Grand Duke's Finances by Frank Heller |
| Music: | Theo Mackeben |
| Cinematography: | Ewald Daub |
| Studio: | Tofa-Film |
| Distributor: | Neue Deutsch Lichtspiel-Syndikat Verleih |
| Runtime: | 96 minutes |
| Country: | Germany |
| Language: | German |
The Grand Duke's Finances (German: '''Die Finanzen des Großherzogs''') is a 1934 German comedy film directed by Gustaf Gründgens and starring Viktor de Kowa, Hilde Weissner and Heinz Rühmann.[1] It is a remake of the 1924 silent film of the same name by F. W. Murnau. The film was made at the Staaken Studios in Berlin while location shooting took place in Madeira and Tenerife. The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter.
Grand Duke Ramon, ruler of Abacco, is suffering from financial difficulties. He has already had to sell almost all his possessions. His biggest financier and creditor, the shady crook Mircovich, is already devising a devious plan to overthrow the duke, because he wants to rule the country himself.
However, when the American Bekker discovers underground sulfur deposits, the situation changes because he offers the duke a large sum in order to be able to mine the sulphur. However, the Duke refuses to accept the purchase offer. A short time later he had to resign because he no longer has any financial means. The situation is saved when the Duke marries the rich Russian Grand Duchess Diana.