Movie

Shadows of the Past

★ 6.3(3)19361h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Werner Hochbaum
Release date: 1936-07-16
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Austria

About Shadows of the Past

Shadows of the Past is a 1936 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Werner Hochbaum, starring Luise Ullrich, Gustav Diessl and Lucie Höflich. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shadows of the Past in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After serving a prison sentence for no fault of her own, café violinist Helene seeks out her twin sister Betty, a famous revue star in Vienna engaged to a public prosecutor. During a sailing trip, Betty accidentally drowns. Helene, at first involuntarily, then consciously, assumes her sister’s identity. Blackmail by two criminals soon follows.

Cast

Luise Ullrich

Betty Gall, Revuestar + Helene Gall, Kaffeehausgeigerin

Gustav Diessl

Dr. Hans Hellwig, Staatsanwalt

Lucie Höflich

Anna, Wirtschafterin bei Betty Gall

Oskar Sima

Semmelweich, Verbrecher

Anton Pointner

Brillanten-Emil, Verbrecher

Tibor von Halmay

Baron Hayduk

Rudolf Carl

Waraschitz, Inspizient

Gretl Bernd

Anita Roller, Schauspielerin

Albert Heine

Gefängnisdirektor

Richard Waldemar

Janos, Bootswärter

Mihail Xantho

Untersuchungsrichter

Robert Valberg

Arzt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shadows of the Past in Italy?+

Shadows of the Past is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shadows of the Past on Netflix?+

Shadows of the Past is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Shadows of the Past?+

Shadows of the Past has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Shadows of the Past?+

Shadows of the Past stars Luise Ullrich, Gustav Diessl, Lucie Höflich, Oskar Sima and Anton Pointner.

When did Shadows of the Past come out?+

Shadows of the Past is a 1936 movie directed by Werner Hochbaum.

What genre is Shadows of the Past?+

Shadows of the Past is Drama film.

Who directed Shadows of the Past?+

Shadows of the Past was directed by Werner Hochbaum.