Stolen Life
Synopsis
Adapted from the best-selling novel by K. J. Benes, A Stolen Life serves as a tour de force for German actress Elizabeth Bergner, whose husband Paul Czinner directed the film. Bergner stars as identical twins Sylvina and Martina, whose mild sibling rivalry intensifies when one of the girls tricks the other's sweetheart Alan McKenzie (Michael Redgrave) into proposing to the wrong twin.
Top Cast
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Elisabeth Bergner
Sylvina Lawrence / Martina Lawrence
Michael Redgrave
Alan MacKenzie
Wilfrid Lawson
Thomas E. Lawrence
Mabel Terry-Lewis
Aunt Helen
Richard Ainley
Morgan
Kenneth Buckley
Garrett
Daniel Mendaille
Old Pauliac
Pierre Juvenet
Doctor
Stella Arbenina
Nurse
Kaye Seeley
Maturin
Ernest Ferny
Police Supt. Demangeon
Cot D'Ordan
Clerk
Dorice Fordred
Eileen
Annie Esmond
Cook
Clement McCallin
Karal Anderson
Oliver Johnston
Prof. Bardesley
Roy Russell
British Minister
Homer Regus
Mayor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Czinner
- Screenplay & Story
- Karel Josef Beneš, Margaret Kennedy
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- Stolen Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Czinner
Karel Josef Beneš, Margaret Kennedy
William Walton
Philip Tannura
Frederick Wilson
Paul Czinner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Czinner
Director
Joe Strassner
Costume Design
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Paul Czinner
Producer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
William Walton
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stolen Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stolen Life about?
Adapted from the best-selling novel by K. J. Benes, A Stolen Life serves as a tour de force for German actress Elizabeth Bergner, whose husband Paul Czinner directed the film. Bergner stars as identical twins Sylvina and Martina, whose mild sibling rivalry intensifies when one of the girls tricks the other's sweetheart Alan McKenzie (Michael Redgrave) into proposing to the wrong twin.
Who directed Stolen Life?
Stolen Life was directed by Paul Czinner.
Who stars in Stolen Life?
The principal cast of Stolen Life includes Elisabeth Bergner, Michael Redgrave, Wilfrid Lawson, Mabel Terry-Lewis, Richard Ainley.
When was Stolen Life released and how long is it?
Stolen Life was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Stolen Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stolen Life was composed by William Walton.
Is Stolen Life based on a book or true story?
Stolen Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karel Josef Beneš".