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COMEDY . 1964 . 1h 34m . 10.0/10

I Learned It from Father_

Clemens Andermann, once a celebrated stage and film star, now an equally successful industrialist, is firmly convinced that his son Andreas is studying chemistry in the idyllic university town of Freylangen. But he is completely mistaken. In reality, his offspring has secretly been hired by theater director Löwe to play Romeo. He would also love to play the role to his stage Juliet, the charming guest star Monika Holl. Then the telegram announcing his father's visit hits like a bombshell. Together with his friend Oskar, Andreas tries to keep the deception going by impersonating his father's doppelganger – an undertaking that initially descends into utter chaos and ultimately leads to a happy ending.

Starring Willy Fritsch, Thomas Fritsch, Gertraud Jesserer
10.0/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1964
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Clemens Andermann, once a celebrated stage and film star, now an equally successful industrialist, is firmly convinced that his son Andreas is studying chemistry in the idyllic university town of Freylangen. But he is completely mistaken. In reality, his offspring has secretly been hired by theater director Löwe to play Romeo. He would also love to play the role to his stage Juliet, the charming guest star Monika Holl. Then the telegram announcing his father's visit hits like a bombshell. Together with his friend Oskar, Andreas tries to keep the deception going by impersonating his father's doppelganger – an undertaking that initially descends into utter chaos and ultimately leads to a happy ending.

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Cast
Willy Fritsch stars as Clemens Andermann in I Learned It from Father.
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Year context
I Learned It from Father was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
Clemens Andermann, once a celebrated stage and film star, now an equally successful industrialist, is firmly convinced that his son Andreas is studying chemi...
I Learned It from Father is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
AT, Germany
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is I Learned It from Father about?
Clemens Andermann, once a celebrated stage and film star, now an equally successful industrialist, is firmly convinced that his son Andreas is studying chemistry in the idyllic university town of Freylangen. But he is completely mistaken. In reality, his offspring has secretly been hired by theater director Löwe to play Romeo. He would also love to play the role to his stage Juliet, the charming guest star Monika Holl. Then the telegram announcing his father's visit hits like a bombshell. Together with his friend Oskar, Andreas tries to keep the deception going by impersonating his father's doppelganger – an undertaking that initially descends into utter chaos and ultimately leads to a happy ending.
How long is I Learned It from Father?
I Learned It from Father has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in I Learned It from Father?
The cast of I Learned It from Father includes Willy Fritsch, Thomas Fritsch, Gertraud Jesserer, Peter Vogel, Paul Hörbiger.
What is the rating of I Learned It from Father?
I Learned It from Father has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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