The Unknown
Originally released in 1936. The Unknown is a drama film. directed by Frank Wisbar. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sybille Schmitz, Jean Galland, and Ilse Abel
Synopsis
The body of an unknown beautiful woman is fished out of the river and leaves the policemen wondering what drove the girl to such a grisly fate. The film then flashes back to months before, showing the torrid love affair between a young cabaret singer and a rich playboy that ultimately results in tragedy for the girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sybille Schmitz
as Madeleine
Jean Galland
as Thomas Bentick
Ilse Abel
as Evelyn - seine Braut
Edwin Jürgensen
as Ministerialrat van Altendorf
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
as Gieseking - Großindustrieller
Aribert Mog
as Gerhard - sein Sohn
Lotte Spira
as Hausdame bei Bentick
Karl Platen
as Diener bei Platen
Karl Stepanek
as Manager at Regina's
Karin Luesebrink
as Tanzmädchen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Paul-Filmproduktion KG Berlin
- Terra-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unknown about?
The body of an unknown beautiful woman is fished out of the river and leaves the policemen wondering what drove the girl to such a grisly fate. The film then flashes back to months before, showing ...
Who directed The Unknown?
The Unknown was directed by Frank Wisbar.
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Unknown released?
The Unknown was released on November 12, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Unknown?
The main cast of The Unknown includes Sybille Schmitz, Jean Galland, Ilse Abel, Edwin Jürgensen, F. W. Schröder-Schrom.