So ein Flegel (1934)
The story of this earlier version, which was not as successful as Die Feuerzangenbowle (1944), is similar in plot. Writer Hans Pfeiffer is facing difficulties in directing his latest play about a high school class. When he is told that his lack of a regular school education is the reason, he decides to switch roles with his younger brother Erich, who is a senior at a small-town high school known for never graduating and constantly pulling pranks. When Erich, disguised as Hans, transforms from class clown to model student, everyone assumes it's just another joke. But Hans, now posing as Erich, is forced to continue in the role and finds that he is enjoying it.
Vintage magazines
Filmwelt 9, 4. März 1934
Filmwelt 9, 4. März 1934
Filmwelt 11, 18. März 1934
Film programs
Books with substantial mentioning of So ein Flegel
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Gregor Ball/Eberhard Spiess Heinz Rühmann und seine Filme München, 1982 |
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Christa Bandmann / Joe Hembus Klassiker des Deutschen Tonfilms, 1930-1960 München, 1980 |
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Books with an entry on So ein Flegel
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Karlheinz Wendtland Geliebter Kintopp, Sämtliche deutsche Spielfilme von 1929-1945 mit zahlreichen Künstlerbiographien - Jahrgang 1933 und 1934 Berlin, [1987] |