The Convict from Stamboul (1929)
Zezi, on being released from prison for smuggling, is ordered to leave the country. His incarceration has not lessened his craving for female society, but he finds his mistress false. A young girl, trying to sell vacuum-cleaners, calls at his home. Half-starved, she collapses. The blackleg’s heart is touched, and he befriends her. Gratitude on her side develops to love. Though she takes the place of the false one, she urges the man to marry her. This he does, though he has a wife, from whom he is separated.
Director: Gustav Ucicky
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: August 29, 1929
Cast
- Heinrich George - Thomas Zezi
- Betty Amann - Hilde Wollwarth
- Paul Hörbiger - Vlastos
- Willi Forst - Manopulos
- Trude Hesterberg - Jola Zezi
- Lotte Lorring - Dolly
- Frida Richard - Zimmerwirtin
- Paul Rehkopf - Winkeladvokat
- Erich Moeller - Polizist
- Leo Peukert
Screenplay
Cinematography: Karl Hasselmann
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
More Films by Director: Gustav Ucicky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Convict from Stamboul about?
- Zezi, on being released from prison for smuggling, is ordered to leave the country. His incarceration has not lessened his craving for female society, but he finds his mistress false. A young girl, trying to sell vacuum-cleaners, calls at his home. Half-starved, she collapses. The blackleg’s heart is touched, and he befriends her. Gratitude on her side develops to love. Though she takes the place of the false one, she urges the man to marry her. This he does, though he has a wife, from whom he is separated.
- Who directed The Convict from Stamboul?
- The Convict from Stamboul was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
- Who stars in The Convict from Stamboul?
- The Convict from Stamboul stars Heinrich George, Betty Amann, Paul Hörbiger, Willi Forst, Trude Hesterberg, Lotte Lorring.
- How long is The Convict from Stamboul?
- The Convict from Stamboul has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Convict from Stamboul?
- The Convict from Stamboul is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Convict from Stamboul produced?
- The Convict from Stamboul was produced in Germany.