Question 1

Why is there no writing credit on this film?

Accepted Answer

Writer Erich Kästner was a banned author in Nazi Germany; his books were burnt in 1933. Joseph Goebbels gave special permission to write the script under the name Berthold Bürger, but instructed the press never to mention the real author or that name, so no writing credit appears.

Question 2

Which color film process was used for this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was only the third film shot with the German-created Agfacolor color film process.

Question 3

What inspired Joseph Goebbels to order this film?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Goebbels was reportedly influenced by the American Technicolor blockbuster The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Question 4

For what occasion was this film ordered by Joseph Goebbels?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Goebbels ordered this film to be made for the 25th anniversary of UFA.

Question 5

Who plays Baron Münchhausen in this film?

Accepted Answer

Hans Albers plays the character Baron Münchhausen.

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