Black Roses (1936)
Released in Germany as Schwarze Rosen, Black Roses represented the return to UFA studios of British musical comedy favorite Lillian Harvey, after several years in Hollywood. The delectable Harvey plays a Russian ballerina, stranded in turn-of-the-century Finland. She falls in love with sculptor Esmond Knight, a political dissident with a price on his head. To save Knight, Harvey spends the night with Tsarist governor Robert Rendel. The story is based on the real-life ballerina Marina Feodorovna, who ended up sacrificing her life on behalf of her lover. Black Roses was filmed in three languages: German, French and English; the English version was originally titled Did I Betray?
Director: Paul Martin
Release Date: December 13, 1936
Cast
- Lilian Harvey - Tania Fedorovna
- Esmond Knight - Pavo Collin
- Robert Rendel - Prince Avarov
- Dennis Hoey - Nikander
- Amy Veness - Annushka
- Henry Wolston - Police Chief
- Beatrice Munro - Maid
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Martin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Roses about?
- Released in Germany as Schwarze Rosen, Black Roses represented the return to UFA studios of British musical comedy favorite Lillian Harvey, after several years in Hollywood. The delectable Harvey plays a Russian ballerina, stranded in turn-of-the-century Finland. She falls in love with sculptor Esmond Knight, a political dissident with a price on his head. To save Knight, Harvey spends the night with Tsarist governor Robert Rendel. The story is based on the real-life ballerina Marina Feodorovna, who ended up sacrificing her life on behalf of her lover. Black Roses was filmed in three languages: German, French and English; the English version was originally titled Did I Betray?
- Who directed Black Roses?
- Black Roses was directed by Paul Martin.
- Who stars in Black Roses?
- Black Roses stars Lilian Harvey, Esmond Knight, Robert Rendel, Dennis Hoey, Amy Veness, Henry Wolston.