The Final Chord
Schlußakkord
Synopsis
After her husband dies, a German woman who gave up her infant for adoption to emigrate to America returns to Germany, discovering that her child is being raised by a married orchestra conductor.
Top Cast
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Maria von Tasnady
Hanna Müller
Willy Birgel
Garvenberg, Generalmusikdirektor
Lil Dagover
Charlotte Garvenberg, seine Frau
Maria Koppenhöfer
Frau Freese, Wirtschafterin
Theodor Loos
Professor Obereit
Peter Bosse
Der kleine Peter
Kurt Meisel
Baron Salviany
Erich Ponto
Vorsitzender des Schwurgerichts
Paul Otto
Staatsanwalt
Alexander Engel
Mr. Smith
Walter Werner
Dr. Smedley
Erna Berger
Soprano
Albert Lippert
Gregor Carl-Otto
Hella Graf
Frau Czerwonska
Eva Tinschmann
Oberschwester
Luise Willer
Alto
Rudolf Watzke
Baritone
Helmut Melchert
Bass
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Heuser, Douglas Sirk
- Original Title
- Schlußakkord
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Kurt Heuser, Douglas Sirk
Robert Baberske
Milo Harbich
Bruno Duday
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Heuser
Writer
Robert Baberske
Director of Photography
Milo Harbich
Editor
Douglas Sirk
Writer
Bruno Duday
Producer
Douglas Sirk
Director
Erich Kettelhut
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Final Chord
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Final Chord about?
After her husband dies, a German woman who gave up her infant for adoption to emigrate to America returns to Germany, discovering that her child is being raised by a married orchestra conductor.
Who directed The Final Chord?
The Final Chord was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in The Final Chord?
The principal cast of The Final Chord includes Maria von Tasnady, Willy Birgel, Lil Dagover, Maria Koppenhöfer, Theodor Loos.
When was The Final Chord released and how long is it?
The Final Chord was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.