Incest
Originally released in 1929. Incest is a drama film. directed by James Bauer. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Rilla, Erna Morena, and Olga Tschechowa
Synopsis
Martin Hollmann, a young gardener meets his significantly older wife's daughter from her first marriage. Liesbeth Kröger is from his generation and they both get along well straight away. Shortly after his wife's death, Martin brings Liesbeth into his house as a housekeeper, and they both fall in love. The couple live together and soon decide to get married when Liesbeth becomes pregnant by Martin. But now the tragedy begins, because when registering at the registry office, Martin and Liesbeth, in the form of a strict bailiff, are officially declared that they have committed incest in accordance with Section 173 of the Criminal Code.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Rilla
as Martin Hollman
Erna Morena
as Hedwig Hollman seine Frau
Olga Tschechowa
as Lisbeth Kröger, deren Tochter aus erster Ehe
Olga Limburg
as Margot Stein
Grete Graal
as Edith Hollman deren Tochter
Paul Otto
as Rolf van Heynen
Theodor Loos
as Pastor
Paul Henckels
as Amtmann
Ekkehard Arendt
as Gärtnergehilfe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ines Internationale Spielfilm GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Incest about?
Martin Hollmann, a young gardener meets his significantly older wife's daughter from her first marriage. Liesbeth Kröger is from his generation and they both get along well straight away. Shortly ...
Who directed Incest?
Incest was directed by James Bauer.
How long is Incest?
Incest has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Incest released?
Incest was released on October 16, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Incest?
The main cast of Incest includes Walter Rilla, Erna Morena, Olga Tschechowa, Olga Limburg, Grete Graal.