A man walks into a boarding house thinking it's an asylum—hijinks don't walk, they sprint.
The enterprising Anton Klapproth runs a flying duck farm in the Eifel, but now he finally wants to experience a real adventure in the big city of Cologne. A visit to a sanatorium for the mentally ill seems particularly sensational to him, as there is certainly a lot going on there with the "Jecken" and would provide plenty of story material for his regulars' table. In return for a loan, Anton's nephew allows his uncle to stay at the Pension Schöller. However, the guests there are by no means mentally ill, just rather eccentric. However, the unsuspecting Anton has a great time, thinking he is in a psychiatric institution.
Acting
Willy Millowitsch's legendary timing—four decades of stage perfection distilled.
Production
Theater-to-TV adaptation preserving live audience energy and Kölsch authenticity.
Writing
Wilhelm Jacoby's 1912 farce structure, bulletproof after eighty years.
Director
Karl Wesseler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Millowitsch Theater defined Kölsch comedy for half a century; this TV adaptation brought stage traditions to living rooms across Germany.
Willy Millowitsch performed this role over 500 times on stage before filming this version at age 83.
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