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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1936
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorFrank Wisbar
WritersFrank Wisbar
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Unknown
About The Unknown
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.
Directed by Frank Wisbar, The Unknown leans on a strong ensemble — Sybille Schmitz, Jean Galland, Ilse Abel — 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 1936.
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