Cab No. 13
Originally released in 1926. Cab No. 13 is a drama film. directed by Michael Curtiz. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lili Damita, Jack Trevor, and Paul Biensfeldt
Synopsis
The film starts with a woman on the run from her millionaire husband giving birth to a daughter in the home of a washerwoman. The woman dies in childbirth, but the baby survives. The washerwoman leaves the baby in a horsedrawn Parisian taxicab (No. 13). The paperwork of the birth is lost in a huge tome. Sixteen years pass. The tome is bought by a poor student. One day his bookshelf collapses, and the tome opens at the page where the paperwork has been hidden. The student realises that the paperwork relates to a millionaire who has spent the last sixteen years looking for his pregnant wife. The student traces the washerwoman, and he tricks her into confessing what she has done with the baby. Meanwhile, the baby has been adopted by the cab driver and his wife, and has grown into Lili Damita.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Sascha-Film
- Phoebus-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cab No. 13 about?
The film starts with a woman on the run from her millionaire husband giving birth to a daughter in the home of a washerwoman. The woman dies in childbirth, but the baby survives. The washerwoman le...
Who directed Cab No. 13?
Cab No. 13 was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is Cab No. 13?
Cab No. 13 has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Cab No. 13 released?
Cab No. 13 was released on March 6, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cab No. 13?
The main cast of Cab No. 13 includes Lili Damita, Jack Trevor, Paul Biensfeldt, Walter Rilla, Max Gülstorff.