Tragödie einer Leidenschaft (1949)

When she was a little girl, Liuba came to town with her widowed mother to live in the block of flats owned by her aunt Anna Iwanowna. The wealthy and cold-hearted Anna Iwanowna barely accepted them as tenants. And no sooner did Liuba's mother die than she wanted to send her niece to the orphanage. Fortunately, Pawlin, Anna Iwanowna's janitor, decided to adopt her and he brought her up with affection. When she grew up, the beautiful Liuba fell in love with her aunt's son, Dodja, a good-looking but profligate army officer. Wishing nothing more than an affair with Liuba, Dodja did not hesitate to play the comedy of love to her. When she realized what Dodja was really after, Liuba was devastated and in desperation accepted to marry Pawlin, her benefactor, who had been infatuated with her for years. Alas, in the middle of the wedding party Dodja danced with Liuba and eloped with her

Director: Kurt Meisel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Lothar
Cinematography: Heinz Schnackertz
Editing: Werner Jacobs
Production: Georg Witt Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Kurt Meisel
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tragödie einer Leidenschaft about?
When she was a little girl, Liuba came to town with her widowed mother to live in the block of flats owned by her aunt Anna Iwanowna. The wealthy and cold-hearted Anna Iwanowna barely accepted them as tenants. And no sooner did Liuba's mother die than she wanted to send her niece to the orphanage. Fortunately, Pawlin, Anna Iwanowna's janitor, decided to adopt her and he brought her up with affection. When she grew up, the beautiful Liuba fell in love with her aunt's son, Dodja, a good-looking but profligate army officer. Wishing nothing more than an affair with Liuba, Dodja did not hesitate to play the comedy of love to her. When she realized what Dodja was really after, Liuba was devastated and in desperation accepted to marry Pawlin, her benefactor, who had been infatuated with her for years. Alas, in the middle of the wedding party Dodja danced with Liuba and eloped with her
Who directed Tragödie einer Leidenschaft?
Tragödie einer Leidenschaft was directed by Kurt Meisel.
Who stars in Tragödie einer Leidenschaft?
Tragödie einer Leidenschaft stars Hermine Körner, Friedrich Schoenfelder, Edith Schultze-Westrum, Lisa Helwig, Joana Maria Gorvin, Carl Kuhlmann.
How long is Tragödie einer Leidenschaft?
Tragödie einer Leidenschaft has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Tragödie einer Leidenschaft?
Tragödie einer Leidenschaft is a Drama film.
Where was Tragödie einer Leidenschaft produced?
Tragödie einer Leidenschaft was produced in Germany.