Merchant and official involved in trade disputes and local politics.
Eccentric protagonist of the sequel, navigating comedic misadventures and social schemes.
The central comedic protagonist played by Heinz Erhardt. A wealthy, eccentric gentleman whose obsession with crime stories and detective themes drives the film's plot and comedic situations.
Paul owns a cafe and is portrayed as a tyrannical landlord who uses legal tricks to drive his tenants out. His disgusting behavior embarrasses his daughter and sister, and his conflict with tenant Amalie is central to the story. When the courts order him to jail, he sees it as the last straw.
Bumbling but lovable German everyman, central figure of the comedy series
A gentle artist patron overwhelmed by his domineering wife. After losing a lawsuit and being declared legally incompetent, he secretly works as a hotel waiter to pay off debts for a singer. He ingeniously swaps a tailcoat with Dr. Findeisen to retrieve a lost promissory note, helps stage a fake accident, and ultimately unites with young artists to outsmart his wife and gain independence.
Alfons is a newcomer who is repeatedly teased about the spelling of his name and becomes entangled in Edward's affairs when Edward asks him to report back. He meets Ninette, takes work to show her he is not a feckless rich man, and is mistaken for Edward's uncle before becoming involved in the hotel necklace commotion.
Heinz Erhardt has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Willi Filmreihe with 4 titles. Signature works include Willi wird das Kind schon schaukeln, Vater, Mutter und neun Kinder, That Can't Shake Our Willi!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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