On the Sunny Side (1961 film)

On the Sunny Side German Auf der Sonnenseite is an East German musical comedy film, directed by Ralf Kirsten and starring Manfred Krug. It was released in 1962.

During the end of the 1950s, the DEFA Studios management noted the publics demand for entertainment and responded by producing a series of light comedies, relatively free from ideological messages. According to Heiko R. Blum, On the Sunny Side distinguished itself by its unmitigated portrayal of real life.The films script was largely inspired by leading star Manfred Krugs biography he worked in a steel factory before turning to an acting career. Krugs Jazz band and his singing career were also a central theme in the plot. ........

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