Ferien vom Ich

Overview

American billionaire George B. Stefenson is on a business trip through Europe when, due to his heavy workload, he suffers a heart attack. The doctor called to his aid, Dr. Hartung, strongly advises him to take a three-month break—in other words, to take a “vacation from himself.” After some hesitation, Stefenson agrees and also commits to funding the project, since an institution offering such a program has so far existed only as a dream in the doctor’s mind. As part of the “vacation from the self,” all participants are given a new first name and work clothes so they do not have to reveal their true identities to any of the other residents.

Cast

Rudolf Prack

George B. Stefenson

Marianne Hold

Eva von Dornberg

Willy Fritsch

Dr. Hartung

Grethe Weiser

Käthe Greiser, genannt Lieschen