The Temporary Widow
Originally released in 1930. The Temporary Widow is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Gustav Ucicky. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, and Athole Stewart
Synopsis
Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Lilian Harvey
as Kitty Kellermann
Laurence Olivier
as Peter Bille
Athole Stewart
as President of the Court of Justice
Gillian Dean
as Witness Anny Sedal
Frank Stanmore
as Witness Kulicke
Felix Aylmer
as Public Prosecutor
Frederick Lloyd
as Counsel for the Defense
Henry Caine
as Councillor Lindberg
Danchell E. Hambro
as Foreman of the Jury
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Temporary Widow about?
Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actu...
Who directed The Temporary Widow?
The Temporary Widow was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
How long is The Temporary Widow?
The Temporary Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Temporary Widow released?
The Temporary Widow was released on July 13, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Temporary Widow?
The main cast of The Temporary Widow includes Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart, Gillian Dean, Frank Stanmore.