Händler is an itinerant peddler whose visit reveals the sisters' opposite temperaments. Gretel eagerly buys a brooch from him, while Liesel angrily throws his suitcase of wares outside. His brief encounter establishes the contrast between Gretel's warmth and Liesel's hostility.
Maurus Colwyn is an American manager who persuades Albert to cross the Atlantic by promising fame, glamour, honour, and a generous advance. After Albert arrives, the advance proves to have been a lie, yet Colwyn expects him to sing. Their dispute escalates when Colwyn suggests that Filipo Cardagno replace Albert.
Willy Prager has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include King Fu's yellow house, Beate, Meier und Co.. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
