The Man in the Black Derby_
Hugo Wiederkehr, as a dutiful bank employee, has to deal with all kinds of customers. Among other things, with the industrialist Meissen and his pretty daughter Christine, with whom he falls in love. However, it remains unmatched because it belongs to a different social class. He also works as a hobbyist and inventor, which also requires a lot of money. When his employer refuses to give him a loan because his father is in prison for fraud, he quits disappointed.
Starring
Walter Roderer, Gustav Knuth, Charles Regnier
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Man in the Black Derby was released 66 years ago in 1960.
Overview
Hugo Wiederkehr, as a dutiful bank employee, has to deal with all kinds of customers. Among other things, with the industrialist Meissen and his pretty daugh...
The Man in the Black Derby is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (11)
Walter Roderer
Hugo Wiederkehr
Gustav Knuth
Generaldirektor Meißen
Charles Regnier
Herr von Seelisberg
Sabine Sesselmann
Christine Meißen
Willy Fueter
Vater Wiederkehr
Bruno Ganz
Kammerdiener
Pamela Wedekind
Baroness von Lohwitz
FH
Fred Haltiner
Baron von Lohwitz
BN
Berta Naterop
ES
Esther Spiegel
Hubert von Meyerinck
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
CH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Man in the Black Derby about?
Hugo Wiederkehr, as a dutiful bank employee, has to deal with all kinds of customers. Among other things, with the industrialist Meissen and his pretty daughter Christine, with whom he falls in love. However, it remains unmatched because it belongs to a different social class. He also works as a hobbyist and inventor, which also requires a lot of money. When his employer refuses to give him a loan because his father is in prison for fraud, he quits disappointed.
How long is The Man in the Black Derby?
The Man in the Black Derby has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Man in the Black Derby?
The cast of The Man in the Black Derby includes Walter Roderer, Gustav Knuth, Charles Regnier, Sabine Sesselmann, Willy Fueter.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
