Sensationsprozess Casilla (1939)
They meet on the plane from Dakar to Casablanca: the well-known American defense lawyer Vandegrift, his daughter Jessie and the arrested Peter Roland, who allegedly kidnapped and murdered the famous film child Binnie Casilla in Stockford in 1928. Vandegrift, convinced of Roland's innocence, decides to represent the man at his upcoming sensational trial. But just as public opinion is increasingly questioning Roland's guilt, he testifies under pressure from prosecutor Adams. Now only Binnie herself can save the young man, but the search for her has so far been in vain...
Director: Eduard von Borsody
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 21, 1939
Cast
- Heinrich George - M.Vandegrift, Rechtsanwalt
- Jutta Freybe - Jessie
- Albert Hehn - Peter Roland
- Dagny Servaes - Sylvia Casilla
- Siegfried Schürenberg - James
- Richard Häussler - Adams, öffentlicher Ankläger
- Alice Treff - Almar Galliver
- Lissy Arna - Ines Brown
- Leo Peukert - Generaldirektor Pick
- Herbert Weißbach
Screenplay
Music: Werner Bochmann
Cinematography: Werner Bohne
Editing: Hilde Grebner
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Eduard von Borsody
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sensationsprozess Casilla about?
- They meet on the plane from Dakar to Casablanca: the well-known American defense lawyer Vandegrift, his daughter Jessie and the arrested Peter Roland, who allegedly kidnapped and murdered the famous film child Binnie Casilla in Stockford in 1928. Vandegrift, convinced of Roland's innocence, decides to represent the man at his upcoming sensational trial. But just as public opinion is increasingly questioning Roland's guilt, he testifies under pressure from prosecutor Adams. Now only Binnie herself can save the young man, but the search for her has so far been in vain...
- Who directed Sensationsprozess Casilla?
- Sensationsprozess Casilla was directed by Eduard von Borsody.
- Who stars in Sensationsprozess Casilla?
- Sensationsprozess Casilla stars Heinrich George, Jutta Freybe, Albert Hehn, Dagny Servaes, Siegfried Schürenberg, Richard Häussler.
- How long is Sensationsprozess Casilla?
- Sensationsprozess Casilla has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Sensationsprozess Casilla?
- Sensationsprozess Casilla is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Sensationsprozess Casilla produced?
- Sensationsprozess Casilla was produced in Germany.