The Great Desire
1930, German. Directed by Steve Sekely.
A young woman leaves behind her job, home and family to try to make it in the movie business. Features cameos from about three dozen German film stars of the era.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Steve SekelyDirector
- Camilla HornEva van Loe
- Theodor LoosRegisseur Hall
- Paul KempRegieassistent Mopp
- Paul HenckelsAufnahmeleiter Klieht
- Harry FrankPaul Wessel
- Berthe OstynCarla Marwenta
- Walter SteinbeckFilmdirektor
- Conrad VeidtHimself
- Anny OndraHerself
- Harry LiedtkeHimself
- Lil DagoverHerself
- Erwin van RoyRegisseur Berg
Details
- Released
- 24 August 1930
- Original title
- Die große Sehnsucht
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Hans H. Zerlett, Steve Sekely
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The Great Desire runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Great Desire on?
The Great Desire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 August 1930. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Desire?
If you liked The Great Desire, try The Trouble with Angels, Hello, Move.
Who directed The Great Desire?
The Great Desire (1930) was directed by Steve Sekely and stars Camilla Horn, Theodor Loos, Paul Kemp.