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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1930
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Mystery
Votes1
DirectorGustav Ucicky
WritersKarl Hartl, Walter Reisch, Benn W. Levy
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Temporary Widow
About The Temporary Widow
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.
Directed by Gustav Ucicky, The Temporary Widow leans on a strong ensemble — Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart — 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 comedy titles of 1930.
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