I Was Jack Mortimer
Originally released in 1935. I Was Jack Mortimer is a drama/thriller film. directed by Carl Froelich. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anton Walbrook, Eugen Klöpfer, and Sybille Schmitz
Synopsis
The jealous star conductor Montemayor knows that his beautiful younger wife, Winifred, is cheating on him with an American named Jack Mortimer. After the concert rehearsal, he takes a taxi to the train station, sees Mortimer and shoots him at an intersection from the backseat of his taxi. The shot is not heard during the traffic noise. The taxi driver, Sponer, sitting in his car with the now-dead Mortimer, goes into a panic.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Anton Walbrook
as Ferdinand 'Fred' Sponer
Eugen Klöpfer
as Pedro Montemayor
Sybille Schmitz
as Winifred Montemayor
Marieluise Claudius
as Marie Polikow
Hilde Hildebrand
as Daisy
Max Gülstorff
as Colonel Polikow, Marie's father
Maria Loja
as Mrs. Polikow, Marie's mother
Heinz Salfner
as Andrassy, Daisy's friend
Jochen Hauer
as Doering, a taxi-driver
Georg A. Profé
as Jack Mortimer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Carl Froelich-Film GmbH (I)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Was Jack Mortimer about?
The jealous star conductor Montemayor knows that his beautiful younger wife, Winifred, is cheating on him with an American named Jack Mortimer. After the concert rehearsal, he takes a taxi to the t...
Who directed I Was Jack Mortimer?
I Was Jack Mortimer was directed by Carl Froelich.
How long is I Was Jack Mortimer?
I Was Jack Mortimer has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was I Was Jack Mortimer released?
I Was Jack Mortimer was released on October 16, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Was Jack Mortimer?
The main cast of I Was Jack Mortimer includes Anton Walbrook, Eugen Klöpfer, Sybille Schmitz, Marieluise Claudius, Hilde Hildebrand.