The Firebird
Originally released in 1934. The Firebird is a mystery/drama film. directed by William Dieterle. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Verree Teasdale, Ricardo Cortez, and Lionel Atwill
Synopsis
Herman Brandt, a handsome but overly conceited actor, lives in the same apartment building in Vienna as Carola and John Pointer and their 18-year-old daughter Mariette. One day, as Carola leaves the building, Brandt catches her in the stairwell and proposes she "visit" him at his apartment after everyone has gone to bed. Shocked and offended at his brazenness, she complains to the building manager, who orders Brandt to leave. He refuses, so the Pointers decide that they will move out instead. While they're packing, the police show up at their apartment with some bad news--Brandt has been found murdered, shot in the head. Inspector Muller, the detective investigating the murder, discovers that there is more to this case than meets the eye.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Verree Teasdale
as Carola Pointer
Ricardo Cortez
as Herman Brandt
Lionel Atwill
as John Pointer
Anita Louise
as Mariette Pointer
C. Aubrey Smith
as Police Inspector Miller
Dorothy Tree
as Mrs. Jolan Brandt
Helen Trenholme
as Mlle. Josephine Mousquet, the Governess
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Emile, Brandt's Valet
Robert Barrat
as Halasz, the Apartment House Manager
Hal K. Dawson
as Assistant Stage Manager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Firebird about?
Herman Brandt, a handsome but overly conceited actor, lives in the same apartment building in Vienna as Carola and John Pointer and their 18-year-old daughter Mariette. One day, as Carola leaves th...
Who directed The Firebird?
The Firebird was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is The Firebird?
The Firebird has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Firebird released?
The Firebird was released on November 3, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Firebird?
The main cast of The Firebird includes Verree Teasdale, Ricardo Cortez, Lionel Atwill, Anita Louise, C. Aubrey Smith.