The Temporary Widow (1930)
Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.
Director: Gustav Ucicky
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: July 13, 1930
Cast
- Lilian Harvey - Kitty Kellermann
- Laurence Olivier - Peter Bille
- Athole Stewart - President of the Court of Justice
- Gillian Dean - Witness Anny Sedal
- Frank Stanmore - Witness Kulicke
- Felix Aylmer - Public Prosecutor
- Frederick Lloyd - Counsel for the Defense
- Henry Caine - Councillor Lindberg
- Danchell E. Hambro - Foreman of the Jury
Screenplay
- Karl Hartl
- Benn W. Levy
- Walter Reisch
- Curt Goetz (Theatre Play)
Music: Robert Stolz
Cinematography: Carl Hoffmann, Werner Brandes
Production: UFA
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gustav Ucicky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Temporary Widow about?
- Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.
- Who directed The Temporary Widow?
- The Temporary Widow was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
- Who stars in The Temporary Widow?
- The Temporary Widow stars Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart, Gillian Dean, Frank Stanmore, Felix Aylmer.
- How long is The Temporary Widow?
- The Temporary Widow has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Temporary Widow?
- The Temporary Widow is a Comedy, Mystery film.
- Where was The Temporary Widow produced?
- The Temporary Widow was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.