Movies by Maria Holst

The Sweetest Fruits

The Sweetest Fruits

In two fictional states bureaucracy and political intrigue provoke social unrest. Beppo learns that his nation's president is his twin. Mistaken identities lead to comical chaos as the twins propose a treaty that will benefit both nations.

Rosen aus dem Süden

Rosen aus dem Süden

Operette

Operette

Operetta (German: Operette) is a 1940 musical film directed by Willi Forst and starring Forst, Maria Holst and Dora Komar. The film was made by Wien-Film, a Vienna-based company set up after Austria had been incorporated into Greater Germany following the 1938 Anschluss. It is the first film in director Willi Forst's "Viennese Trilogy" followed by Vienna Blood (1942) and Viennese Girls (1945). The film portrays the life of Franz Jauner (1832–1900), a leading musical figure in the city. It is both an operetta film and a Wiener Film.

Chased by the Devil

Chased by the Devil

A doctor discovers a new medical cure with dangerous side effects, and takes the drug himself to test its limitations.

Viennese Spirit

Viennese Spirit

A musical comedy directed by Willi Forst.