Jenny Jugo was a Teutonic brunette actress who specialised in light comedy ingenue roles, similar to Doris Day. When she made the film with the intriguing title 'Fräulein Frau' -- roughly 'Miss Mistress' -- Jugo was 29 years old, yet she is cast here as an 18-year-old girl-woman ... and she is utterly believable and appealing in the role. Another actress who starred in German comedies during this time was the sloe-eyed Dolly Haas, whom I've never liked. I wish that some of Haas's roles had gone to Jenny Jugo ... although Jugo's career was quite prolific in its own right.
Erika (Jugo) was raised in genteel poverty, but has now -- shortly after her 18th birthday -- entered into an arranged marriage with wealthy Peter (Fritz Odemar), who is more than twice her age. The two of them go off to an expensive honeymoon in St Moritz, with Erika's mother (Olga Limburg) tailing along as chaperone. Why a married couple need a chaperone isn't quite explained; however, it's clear that Erika is not eager to consummate the marriage. She still feels like a girl, as opposed to a woman. (It never seems to occur to her that maybe Peter prefers her as a child-bride.)
When they arrive at their posh suite, they find it already occupied by handsome French actor Belmonte (Anton Pointner). Apparently the hotel management have overbooked the facilities. Naturally, Belmonte is an egotistical roué who takes a shine to Erika. Naturally, Peter objects. Much of what ensues can be spotted a mile in advance.
There are a few laughs here, and some nice set designs, but this film is unworthy of Jugo's considerable talents and her charm. I'll rate this one just 5 out of 10.
Erika (Jugo) was raised in genteel poverty, but has now -- shortly after her 18th birthday -- entered into an arranged marriage with wealthy Peter (Fritz Odemar), who is more than twice her age. The two of them go off to an expensive honeymoon in St Moritz, with Erika's mother (Olga Limburg) tailing along as chaperone. Why a married couple need a chaperone isn't quite explained; however, it's clear that Erika is not eager to consummate the marriage. She still feels like a girl, as opposed to a woman. (It never seems to occur to her that maybe Peter prefers her as a child-bride.)
When they arrive at their posh suite, they find it already occupied by handsome French actor Belmonte (Anton Pointner). Apparently the hotel management have overbooked the facilities. Naturally, Belmonte is an egotistical roué who takes a shine to Erika. Naturally, Peter objects. Much of what ensues can be spotted a mile in advance.
There are a few laughs here, and some nice set designs, but this film is unworthy of Jugo's considerable talents and her charm. I'll rate this one just 5 out of 10.
