Stolen Life (1939)
Adapted from the best-selling novel by K. J. Benes, A Stolen Life serves as a tour de force for German actress Elizabeth Bergner, whose husband Paul Czinner directed the film. Bergner stars as identical twins Sylvina and Martina, whose mild sibling rivalry intensifies when one of the girls tricks the other's sweetheart Alan McKenzie (Michael Redgrave) into proposing to the wrong twin.
Director: Paul Czinner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 18, 1939
Cast
- Elisabeth Bergner - Sylvina Lawrence / Martina Lawrence
- Michael Redgrave - Alan MacKenzie
- Wilfrid Lawson - Thomas E. Lawrence
- Mabel Terry-Lewis - Aunt Helen
- Richard Ainley - Morgan
- Kenneth Buckley - Garrett
- Daniel Mendaille - Old Pauliac
- Pierre Juvenet - Doctor
- Stella Arbenina - Nurse
- Kaye Seeley - Maturin
Screenplay
- Karel Josef Beneš (Novel)
- Margaret Kennedy (Adaptation)
Music: William Walton
Cinematography: Philip Tannura
Editing: Frederick Wilson
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Czinner
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stolen Life about?
- Adapted from the best-selling novel by K. J. Benes, A Stolen Life serves as a tour de force for German actress Elizabeth Bergner, whose husband Paul Czinner directed the film. Bergner stars as identical twins Sylvina and Martina, whose mild sibling rivalry intensifies when one of the girls tricks the other's sweetheart Alan McKenzie (Michael Redgrave) into proposing to the wrong twin.
- Who directed Stolen Life?
- Stolen Life was directed by Paul Czinner.
- Who stars in Stolen Life?
- Stolen Life stars Elisabeth Bergner, Michael Redgrave, Wilfrid Lawson, Mabel Terry-Lewis, Richard Ainley, Kenneth Buckley.
- How long is Stolen Life?
- Stolen Life has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Stolen Life?
- Stolen Life is a Drama film.
- Where was Stolen Life produced?
- Stolen Life was produced in United Kingdom.