Rote Orchideen (1938)
In a made-up country somewhere in northern Europe: In the armaments factory F.N.G., an important drawing is copied and passed on to the enemy. Suspicion falls on the chief engineer Alexander Nica and his assistant Laurenz. Both are placed before the court; accused by the night watchman Bruns; and sentenced to death for industrial espionage. Before sentencing, however, Nica succeeds in getting away. Now he’s trying to find proof to convince the court of his and Laurenz’ innocence.
Director: Walter Janssen
Release Date: September 7, 1938
Cast
- Olga Tschechowa - Maria Dorando
- Albrecht Schoenhals - Alexander Nica, Ingenieur
- Camilla Horn - Gräfin Ogolenska
- Herbert Hübner - Professor Castro
- Hans Nielsen - Antonio, Marias Bruder
- Paul Westermeier - Reno, Diener bei Castro
- Ursula Herking - Jessie, Maria Dorandos Freundin
- Fred Döderlein - Laurenz, Ingenieur, Nicas Mitarbeiter
- Hermann Mayer-Falkow - Zollbeamter
- Edith Meinhard
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Walter Janssen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rote Orchideen about?
- In a made-up country somewhere in northern Europe: In the armaments factory F.N.G., an important drawing is copied and passed on to the enemy. Suspicion falls on the chief engineer Alexander Nica and his assistant Laurenz. Both are placed before the court; accused by the night watchman Bruns; and sentenced to death for industrial espionage. Before sentencing, however, Nica succeeds in getting away. Now he’s trying to find proof to convince the court of his and Laurenz’ innocence.
- Who directed Rote Orchideen?
- Rote Orchideen was directed by Walter Janssen.
- Who stars in Rote Orchideen?
- Rote Orchideen stars Olga Tschechowa, Albrecht Schoenhals, Camilla Horn, Herbert Hübner, Hans Nielsen, Paul Westermeier.