The Old Fritz

00:00:31 The basis for the digital reconstruction was a 35 mm print of the Bundesarchiv Berlin, with additions from a 16 mm print of the Deutsche Kinemathek.

00:07:19 The Austrians are willing to negotiate.

00:12:59 We haven't seen him for seven years!

00:18:09 It's a good thing, this peace we've concluded.

00:23:57 Prince Heinrich, the King's brother.

00:31:40 Madame has become stout.

00:43:21 Soldiering and playing the flute don't go together.

00:51:09 After his return, Friedrich visited the porcellain factory of the merchant Gotzkowsky.

00:59:56 I'm worried about the Crown Prince; he has inclinations I don't approve of.

01:07:01 You're ruining your health. Think of the duties of your rank and position.

01:12:35 And dancing! Please!

01:17:54 In autumn the King was in the company of gay youth again, his nephews and nieces.

01:25:31 The King understands nothing of banking.

01:29:54 My Royal brother is burying himself in work. I see him so rarely nowadays.

01:34:56 His Majesty is obsessed with that unfortunate tax scheme. Couldn't His Royal Highness exert some influence ...

01:41:13 I give my princely word of honour. I'll never leave you. Friedrich Wilhelm

01:46:59 I'll send her a Lieutenant of the Guards.

01:52:49 Dear Wilhelmine! I've gotten into a lot of trouble. It's better we don't meet [for the time being] ever again. You're to leave town at once by order of the King. All that's necessary will be arranged.

01:59:31 Do as you please, Marquis. I'm used to ingratitude.

02:08:19 I don't care.

02:17:14 ... may inform Your Royal Highness that I'm on my way to Potsdam and long for the moment when I finally see you again. I am devoted to you till I die, Wilhelmine Enke

02:25:03 Drop a hint at the court of Vienna that I'm not averse to friendly terms with the Austrians.

02:31:32 in honour of the Princess Palatine Marie Antonia of Saxony.

02:46:28 End of part one