The Unknown (1936)
The body of an unknown beautiful woman is fished out of the river and leaves the policemen wondering what drove the girl to such a grisly fate. The film then flashes back to months before, showing the torrid love affair between a young cabaret singer and a rich playboy that ultimately results in tragedy for the girl.
Director: Frank Wisbar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 12, 1936
Cast
- Sybille Schmitz - Madeleine
- Jean Galland - Thomas Bentick
- Ilse Abel - Evelyn - seine Braut
- Edwin Jürgensen - Ministerialrat van Altendorf
- F. W. Schröder-Schrom - Gieseking - Großindustrieller
- Aribert Mog - Gerhard - sein Sohn
- Lotte Spira - Hausdame bei Bentick
- Karl Platen - Diener bei Platen
- Karl Stepanek - Manager at Regina's
- Karin Luesebrink - Tanzmädchen
Screenplay
- Reinhold Conrad Muschler (Novel)
- Frank Wisbar (Screenplay)
Music: Herbert Windt, Hans-Otto Borgmann
Cinematography: Alexander von Lagorio, Werner Bohne
Production: Paul-Filmproduktion KG Berlin, Terra-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Frank Wisbar
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Unknown about?
- The body of an unknown beautiful woman is fished out of the river and leaves the policemen wondering what drove the girl to such a grisly fate. The film then flashes back to months before, showing the torrid love affair between a young cabaret singer and a rich playboy that ultimately results in tragedy for the girl.
- Who directed The Unknown?
- The Unknown was directed by Frank Wisbar.
- Who stars in The Unknown?
- The Unknown stars Sybille Schmitz, Jean Galland, Ilse Abel, Edwin Jürgensen, F. W. Schröder-Schrom, Aribert Mog.
- How long is The Unknown?
- The Unknown has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Unknown?
- The Unknown is a Drama film.
- Where was The Unknown produced?
- The Unknown was produced in Germany.