The film “Fräulein” is a romantic drama from the year 1958, directed by Henry Koster. The plot unfolds around a Nazi’s fiancée who helps an escaped U.S. soldier and their later encounter in post-war Berlin. Famous stars like Dana Wynter, Mel Ferrer and Dolores Michaels played crucial roles in the movie. This article provides more interesting facts about where the filming took place and some intriguing backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
“Fräulein” was filmed in multiple locations. Some scenes were shot in North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin, Germany. The production also used the facilities of the 20th Century Fox Studios, specifically at 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming was carried out starting from August 12, 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dana Wynter | Erika Angermann |
| Mel Ferrer | Maj. Foster MacLain |
| Dolores Michaels | Lori the piano player |
| Theodore Bikel | Col. Dmitri Bucaron |
| Luis Van Rooten | Fritz Graubach |
| Helmut Dantine | Lt. Hugo Von Metzler |
| Herbert Berghof | Karl Angermann |
| James Edwards | Cpl. S. Hanks |
| Ivan Triesault | Prof. Julius Angermann |
| Blandine Ebinger | Frau Berta Graubach |
| Jack Kruschen | Sgt. Grischa |
| Dorothy Arnold | Woman with Hugo (uncredited) |
| John Banner | Ulick |
| German Health Dept. (uncredited) | |
| George Blagoi | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Edith Clair | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Peter Coe | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Bud Cokes | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Gabriel Curtiz | Herr Berger (uncredited) |
| Don Diamond | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ed Erwin | Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Fred Essler | Club Owner (uncredited) |
| Gerry Gaylor | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Alex Goudovitch | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Renate Hoy | Trudi (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Officer at Meeting (uncredited) |
| David Lichine | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Louis Mercier | Le Doux – at Brothel (uncredited) |
| Michael Panaieff | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Rita Paul | Rita (uncredited) |
| Joe Ploski | German at Brothel (uncredited) |
| Otto Reichow | Russian Major (uncredited) |
| Norbert Schiller | Work Foreman (uncredited) |
| Joyce Vanderveen | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Friedrich von Ledebur | German Police Captain (uncredited) |
| Trude Wyler | Waitress (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- MacLain, playing a captured POW, has “KG” written on his back. The acronym stands for “kriegsgefangenen,” which translates to ‘war prisoner’ in English.
- Despite being set in Russia, the tank models shown are not Russian T34’s. This can be noted as a production error.
- The film is featured in an episode of “Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2” which aired in 1999.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Latitude: 51.43323669999999
- Longitude: 7.661593799999999
- Place ID: ChIJoUhCjnwWuUcRX4_XT34yTC8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Berlin, Germany
- Latitude: 52.52000659999999
- Longitude: 13.404954
- Place ID: ChIJAVkDPzdOqEcRcDteW0YgIQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Berlin, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
