The Firebird
Synopsis
In a Vienna apartment building, a handsome but conceited actor terrorizes a neighboring family into moving out. However, when he's found murdered, the detectives discover that there is far more to the case than meets the eye.
Top Cast
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Verree Teasdale
Carola Pointer
Ricardo Cortez
Herman Brandt
Lionel Atwill
John Pointer
Anita Louise
Mariette Pointer
C. Aubrey Smith
Police Inspector Miller
Dorothy Tree
Mrs. Jolan Brandt
Helen Trenholme
Mlle. Josephine Mousquet, the Governess
Hobart Cavanaugh
Emile, Brandt's Valet
Robert Barrat
Halasz, the Apartment House Manager
Hal K. Dawson
Assistant Stage Manager
Russell Hicks
Mr. Beyer, the Stage Manager
Spencer Charters
Max Bauer, the Porter
Etienne Girardot
Professor Peterson
Florence Fair
Thelma, the Pointer's Maid
Nan Grey
Alice von Attem
Skippy
Rex
Otto Lang
Second Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon
- Original Score
- Leo F. Forbstein
- Original Title
- The Firebird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Charles Kenyon, Lajos Zilahy, Jeffrey Dell
Leo F. Forbstein
Ernest Haller
Ralph Dawson
Gilbert Miller
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Gilbert Miller
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Firebird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Firebird about?
In a Vienna apartment building, a handsome but conceited actor terrorizes a neighboring family into moving out. However, when he's found murdered, the detectives discover that there is far more to the case than meets the eye.
Who directed The Firebird?
The Firebird was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Firebird?
The principal cast of The Firebird includes Verree Teasdale, Ricardo Cortez, Lionel Atwill, Anita Louise, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was The Firebird released and how long is it?
The Firebird was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Firebird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Firebird was composed by Leo F. Forbstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Firebird?
The Firebird holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).