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Cast
Henry Stuart
as Tom Wilkens
Carl de Vogt
as Der Bettler vom Kölner Dom
Elza Temary
as Mabel Strong
Hanni Weisse
as Madame Madeleine Tréville
Robert Scholz
as Marquis de Puissac
Fritz Kampers
as Steffens, Chauffeur
Harry Lamberts-Paulsen
as Emil
Carl Geppert
as Napoleon Bonaparte Schmitz, Privatdetektiv
Hermann Blaß
as Carolus Caesar Müller, Privatdetektiv
Rudolf Meinhard-Jünger
as Tünnes
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1927
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime, Comedy
Votes2
DirectorRolf Randolf
WritersEmanuel Alfieri
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Beggar from Cologne Cathedral
About The Beggar from Cologne Cathedral
An international gang of thieves and swindlers decide to move their criminal operation to the Teutonic city of Cologne, but Tom Wilkens, one of the best agents of the international police, is not far behind and leads an investigation to unmask the criminals.
Directed by Rolf Randolf, The Beggar from Cologne Cathedral leans on a strong ensemble — Henry Stuart, Carl de Vogt, Elza Temary — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1927.
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