COMEDY . 1957 . 1h 36m . 6.0/10

Widower with Five Daughters_

Father Scherzer generally buries himself in the books of the castle library, which he is responsible for managing. He is a warm-hearted but somewhat overwhelmed father to his five daughters, ranging from a preschooler to two teenage girls to a successful press photographer who flirts with a dashing dentist. While he is trying to sell the castle to an overbearing American millionaire, the housekeeper quits, and the youth welfare office insists on discipline and order in the five-girl household.

Starring Heinz Erhardt, Susanne Cramer, Helmuth Lohner
6.0/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1957
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Father Scherzer generally buries himself in the books of the castle library, which he is responsible for managing. He is a warm-hearted but somewhat overwhelmed father to his five daughters, ranging from a preschooler to two teenage girls to a successful press photographer who flirts with a dashing dentist. While he is trying to sell the castle to an overbearing American millionaire, the housekeeper quits, and the youth welfare office insists on discipline and order in the five-girl household.

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Cast
Heinz Erhardt stars as Friedrich Scherzer in Widower with Five Daughters.
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Year context
Widower with Five Daughters was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
Father Scherzer generally buries himself in the books of the castle library, which he is responsible for managing. He is a warm-hearted but somewhat overwhel...
Widower with Five Daughters is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (16 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Widower with Five Daughters about?
Father Scherzer generally buries himself in the books of the castle library, which he is responsible for managing. He is a warm-hearted but somewhat overwhelmed father to his five daughters, ranging from a preschooler to two teenage girls to a successful press photographer who flirts with a dashing dentist. While he is trying to sell the castle to an overbearing American millionaire, the housekeeper quits, and the youth welfare office insists on discipline and order in the five-girl household.
How long is Widower with Five Daughters?
Widower with Five Daughters has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Widower with Five Daughters?
The cast of Widower with Five Daughters includes Heinz Erhardt, Susanne Cramer, Helmuth Lohner, Lotte Rausch, Angelika Meissner.
What is the rating of Widower with Five Daughters?
Widower with Five Daughters has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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