Rudolf Bernauer (20 January 1880, in Vienna – 27 November 1953, in London) was an Austrian lyricist, librettist,

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, film director, producer, "Rudolph Bernauer" (aka Rudolf Bernauer), IMDb, 2009, webpage
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and actor. His autobiography is ''"Theater meines Lebens. Erinnerungen"'' ("Theater of my life: Memories"), published in Berlin in 1955.

Life

He made his 1900 debut as an actor at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin. In 1907, he took over the Berlin Theater with Carl Meinhardt, then in 1911 to the

Hebbel Theater The Hebbel-Theater (Hebbel Theatre) is a historic theatre building for plays in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany. It has been a venue of the company Hebbel am Ufer (HAU) from 2003. The theatre, with approximately 800 seats, was built by Oskar Kaufmann ...

and 1913, the comedy house. Finally, he was the owner of the theater at Nollendorfplatz. Rudolf Bernauer wrote lyrics for the Berlin operettas: ''Der liebe Augustin'' (1912), ' (1913), ''The mysterious history of the conductor Kreisler'' (1922), for which his own simultaneous stage ("Kreislerbühne") was developed, and ''Kreislers Eckfenster'' (1923). His songs include: ''"Die Männer sind alle Verbrecher"'' ("All men are criminals..."), ''"Untern Linden, untern Linden"'' ("

Unter den Linden Unter den Linden (, "under the linden trees") is a boulevard in the central Mitte district of Berlin, the capital of Germany. Running from the City Palace to Brandenburg Gate, it is named after the linden (lime in England and Ireland, not rela ...

") and ''"Es war in Schöneberg im Monat Mai"'' ("It was in Schöneberg in the month of May"). In 1924, he gave up all of his stages. In 1935, he emigrated (fled) to London. He had a large apartment at Viktoria-Luise-Platz 1, in Berlin-Schöneberg (Germany), but the whole building was destroyed during the war. On a new building at this address in 1998 a memorial plaque was dedicated to him. The unveiling of the plaque was attended by his daughter, the actress

Agnes Bernelle Agnes Bernelle (born Agnes Elisabeth Bernauer; 7 March 1923 – 15 February 1999) was a Berlin-born expatriate actress and singer, who lived in England for many years, then Ireland. She appeared in over 20 films and also made stage and televis ...

. He staged a total of two movies, but wrote screenplays and texts for some other films. Bernauer was Jewish Hungarian but he converted to Roman Catholicism in the mid-1930s along with Bernelle. His wife, Bernelle's mother Emmy (née Erb), was a German Protestant.

List of works

Plays by Rudolf Bernauer

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The Chocolate Soldier ''The Chocolate Soldier'' (German: ''Der tapfere Soldat'' he courageous soldieror ''Der Praliné-Soldat'') is an operetta composed in 1908 by Oscar Straus (composer), Oscar Straus based on George Bernard Shaw's 1894 play, ''Arms and the Man' ...

'' (''Der tapfere Soldat'', with , 1908, operetta, music by Oscar Straus) - based on ''

Arms and the Man ''Arms and the Man'' is a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, whose title comes from the opening words of Virgil's ''Aeneid'', in Latin: ''Arma virumque cano'' ("Of arms and the man I sing"). The play was first produced on 21 April 1894 at the Aven ...

'' by

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*''Die keusche Barbara'' (''Cudná Barbora'', with Leopold Jacobson, 1910, operetta, music by

Oskar Nedbal Oskar Nedbal (26 March 1874 – 24 December 1930) was a Czech violist, composer, and conductor of classical music. Early life Nedbal was born in Tábor, in southern Bohemia. He studied the violin at the Prague Conservatory under Antonín Be ...

) *''Der liebe Augustin'' (with

Ernst Welisch Ernst Welisch (27 February 1875 – 26 March 1941) was an Austrian playwright and theatre director. He is primarily known for the numerous operetta librettos that he wrote for composers such as Leo Fall, Jean Gilbert, Emmerich Kálmán, and R ...

, 1912, operetta, music by

Leo Fall Leopold Fall (2 February 187316 September 1925) was an Austrian Kapellmeister and composer of operettas. Life Born in Olmütz (Olomouc), Leo (or Leopold) Fall was taught by his father Moritz Fall (1848–1922), a bandmaster and composer, who sett ...

) - English-language adaptation: ''

Princess Caprice ''Princess Caprice'' is a musical theatre work described as a "comedy with music", in three acts, with music by Leo Fall. The book was adapted by Alexander M. Thompson from Fall's operetta ''Der liebe Augustin'' by Rudolf Bernauer and Ernst Welis ...

'' *''Große Rosinen'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1912, Große Originalposse mit Musik und Tanz, music by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider) *''

Filmzauber ''Filmzauber'', literally 'Film Magic', is a Posse mit Gesang (a kind of popular musical drama) in four scenes by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider, with a German libretto by Rudolf Bernauer and Rudolph Schanzer. A parody of (then popular) ...

'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1912, Posse mit Gesang, music by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider) *' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1913, Posse mit Gesang und Tanz, music by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider) - English-language adaptation: '' Maytime'' *''Extrablätter'' (with Rudolph Schanzer and Heinz Gordon, 1914, music by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider) *''Jung-England'' (with Ernst Welisch, 1914, operetta, music by Leo Fall) *''Wenn zwei Hochzeit machen'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1915, Scherzspiel mit Gesang und Tanz, music by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider) *''Auf Flügeln des Gesangs'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1916, music by Walter Kollo and Willy Bredschneider) *''Die tolle Komtess'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1917, operetta, music by Walter Kollo) *''Blitzblaues Blut'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1918, operetta, music by Walter Kollo) *''Sterne, die wieder leuchten'' (with Rudolph Schanzer and Michael Klapp, 1918, operetta, music by Walter Kollo) *''Die Sache mit Lola'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1920) *''Prinzessin Olala'' (with Rudolph Schanzer, 1921, music by

Jean Gilbert Jean Gilbert (11 February 1879 – 20 December 1942), born Max Winterfeld, was a German operetta composer and conductor. Life and career Gilbert was born in Hamburg into a family of musicians; his ancestors were cantors of the Jewish communi ...

) *''Die wunderlichen Geschichten des Kapellmeisters Kreisler'' (with Carl Meinhard, 1922, music by

Emil von Reznicek Emil Nikolaus Joseph, Freiherr von Reznicek (4 May 1860, in Vienna – 2 August 1945, in Berlin) was an Austrian composer of Romanian-Czech ancestry. Life Reznicek's grandfather, Josef Resnitschek (1787–1848), was a trumpet virtuoso and b ...

) - based on '' Tomcat Murr'' by

E. T. A. Hoffmann Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (born Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann; 24 January 1776 – 25 June 1822) was a German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror, a jurist, composer, music critic and artist. Penrith Goff, "E.T.A. Hoffmann" in ...

*''Die Geliebte Seiner Hoheit'' (with

Rudolf Österreicher Rudolf Österreicher, also ''Rudolf Oesterreicher'', (19 July 1881 in Vienna – 23 October 1966 idem) was an Austrian writer, librettist, comedy author, author of cabaret texts and biographer. From 1945 to 1947 he was director of the .

, 1924, operetta, music by Jean Gilbert) *''Der Garten Eden'' (with Rudolf Österreicher, 1926) - English-language adaptation: ''The Garden of Eden'' *''Das zweite Leben'' (with Rudolf Österreicher, 1927) *''Geld auf der Straße'' (with Rudolf Österreicher, 1928) *''Das Konto X'' (with Rudolf Österreicher, 1930)

Filmography

* '' Maytime'' (1923, based on ''Wie einst im Mai'') * '' Maytime'' (1926, based on ''Wie einst im Mai'') * '' The Garden of Eden'' (1928, based on ''Der Garten Eden'') * ''

The Beloved of His Highness ''The Beloved of His Highness'' (german: Die Geliebte seiner Hoheit) is a 1928 German silent comedy film directed by Jacob Fleck and Luise Fleck and starring Vivian Gibson, Mary Kid and Lia Eibenschütz. It was based on an operetta, by Jean G ...

'' (1928, based on ''Die Geliebte Seiner Hoheit'') * ''

Three Sinners ''Three Sinners'' (1928) is a silent film directed by Rowland V. Lee, starring Pola Negri, and co-starring Warner Baxter, Olga Baclanova, and Paul Lukas. The film was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures, and ...

'' (1928, based on ''Das zweite Leben'') * ''

Princess Olala ''Princess Olala'' (German: ''Prinzessin Olala'') is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Robert Land and starring Carmen Boni, Walter Rilla, Marlene Dietrich and Hans Albers.Wood p.65 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Art of ...

'' (1928, based on ''Prinzessin Olala'') * '' The Crazy Countess'' (1928, based on ''Die tolle Komtess'') * ''

Money on the Street ''Money on the Street'' (german: Geld auf der Straße) is a 1930 Austrian-German romantic comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Lydia Pollman, Georg Alexander, and Franz Schafheitlin. It is notable for the screen debut of Hedy Lama ...

'' (1930, based on ''Geld auf der Straße'') * '' Her Majesty the Barmaid'' (screenplay with

and Adolf Lantz, 1931) * ''Hirsekorn greift ein'' (screenplay with Rudolf Österreicher, 1931, producer and director) * ''

His Highness Love ''His Highness Love'' (french: Son altesse l'amour) is a 1931 Franco-German comedy film directed by Robert Péguy, Erich Schmidt and Joe May.Driskell p. 208 It stars Annabella, André Alerme and Roger Tréville and was made in Berlin as the Fre ...

'' (1931, French-language version of the film '' Her Majesty the Barmaid'') * ''

Once a Lady ''Once a Lady'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Guthrie McClintic and starring Ruth Chatterton, Ivor Novello and Jill Esmond. The film, produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures, is a remake of the Pola Negri silent fi ...

'' (1931, based on ''Das zweite Leben'') * '' The Office Manager'' (1931, based on ''Das Konto X'') * ''

Her Majesty, Love ''Her Majesty, Love'' is a 1931 American pre-Code musical comedy drama film directed by William Dieterle for First National Pictures, starring Broadway stars Marilyn Miller and Ben Lyon, and in his talking feature debut, W. C. Fields. It is ...

'' (1931, American remake of the 1931 film '' Her Majesty the Barmaid'') * '' The Magic Top Hat'' (screenplay with Rudolf Österreicher, 1932, director) * ''

A Song for You "A Song for You" is a song written and originally recorded by rock singer and pianist Leon Russell for his first solo album '' Leon Russell'', which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records. A slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understand ...

'' (screenplay with

Ernst Marischka Ernst Marischka (2 January 1893 – 12 May 1963) was an Austrian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for more than 90 films between 1913 and 1962. He also directed 29 films between 1915 and 1962. He wrote and directed the Sissi trilogy ...

and

Irma von Cube Irma von Cube (December 26, 1899, Hanover; July 25, 1977) was a German- American screenwriter. She began as an actress and a writer for films in Germany in the early 1930s, and continued when she arrived in the United States in 1938. Among her ...

, 1933) * '' All for Love'' (1933, French-language version of the film ''

'') * '' My Song for You'' (1934, British remake of the 1933 film ''

'') * '' Leap into Bliss'' (screenplay with

Karl Farkas Karl Farkas (28 October 1893 – 16 May 1971) was an Austrian actor and cabaret performer. Biography In accordance with the wishes of his parents, he was to study law, but decided to follow the call of the stage. After attending the Academy of ...

, 1934) * ''

Southern Roses ''Southern Roses'' is a 1936 British musical comedy film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring George Robey, Gina Malo and Chili Bouchier. It was shot at Denham Studios.Wood p.92 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frederick ...

'' (screenwriter, 1936) * ''

Land Without Music ''Land Without Music'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Richard Tauber, Diana Napier and Jimmy Durante. It was made at Denham Studios. The film was one of a number of operetta films made in Britain during the ...

'' (screenwriter, 1936) * (The 1937 film '' Maytime'' is not based on Rudolf Bernauer's play) * ''

The Lilac Domino ''Der lila Domino'' (''The Lilac Domino'') is an operetta in three acts composed by Charles Cuvillier. The original German libretto is by Emmerich von Gatti and Bela Jenbach, about a gambling count who falls in love at a masquerade ball with a n ...

'' (screenwriter, 1937) * ''

Under Secret Orders ''Under Secret Orders'', also known as ''Mademoiselle Doctor'', is a 1937 British spy film directed by Edmond T. Gréville and starring Erich von Stroheim, John Loder, Dita Parlo and Claire Luce. It is an English-language version of the Frenc ...

'' (screenwriter, 1937) * '' Wie einst im Mai'' (1938, based on ''Wie einst im Mai'') * ''

Ducháček Will Fix It ''Duchacek Will Fix It'' ( cs, Ducháček to zařídí) is a Czech comedy film directed by Karel Lamač. It was released in 1938. The film is a remake of the German comedy ''The Office Manager'' (1931). Cast * Vlasta Burian - Jan Damián Duch ...

'' (1938, based on ''Das Konto X'') * '' Daddy Long Legs'' (screenwriter, 1938) * (The 1941 film ''

'' is not based on Rudolf Bernauer's play) * ''

Hatter's Castle ''Hatter's Castle'' (1931) is the first novel of author A. J. Cronin. The story is set in 1879, in the fictional town of Levenford, on the Firth of Clyde. The plot revolves around many characters and has many subplots, all of which relate to t ...

'' (screenwriter, 1942) * '' Give Me the Stars'' (screenwriter, 1945)

Works as lyricist

The earliest known work is as a lyricist: * ''

'' (1941) lyrics for songs: "The Chocolate Soldier" (1909), "Forgive" (1909), "My Hero" (1909), "Seek the Spy" (1909), "Sympathy" (1909), "Thank the Lord the War Is Over" (1909), "Tiralala" (1909).

Notes

References

External links

* * https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/rudolf-bernauer-439045 (Rudolf Bernauer at the

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