A selfish aristocrat and Gloria's lover, Albert forges a check to cover his debts before leaving England for military service in Australia. Gloria confesses to the fraud and is imprisoned, but he refuses to rescue her, fearing harm to his career. Engaged to Mary and involved with Fanny, he later visits Gloria; overcome by guilt after she rejects him, he takes his own life.
The central protagonist and historical figure portrayed in the film. The narrative chronicles his life as the German inventor of the diesel engine, depicting his struggles as a genius against the societal constraints of his era.
The Maharaja who falls for Yrida and uses his power to pursue and control her.
Herr Sesemann is a wealthy businessman and Klara's widowed father. He brings Heidi into his household as a companion for Klara and is delighted when Klara begins walking again. When Heidi's sleepwalking reveals her distress, he agrees she should return to the Alps. Later, he visits Klara in Switzerland and funds Geissenpeter's surveyor studies.
Willy Birgel has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Die blonde Frau des Maharadscha Filmreihe with 3 titles. Signature works include Comrades, To New Shores, Professor Sound und die Pille. 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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