Mysterious Shadows
Geheimnisvolle Tiefe
Synopsis
Dr. Wittich is a passionate speleologist who spends more time on his research than on his fiancée Cornelia. As a result, she turns to the rich industrialist Roy, whom she eventually marries. But her heart actually belongs to the explorer and so she is drawn back to him.
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Paul Hubschmid
Dr. Benn Wittich, Biologe u. Chemiker
Ilse Werner
Cornelia
Elfe Gerhart
Charlotte
Hermann Thimig
Heinemann, Laboratoriumsdiener
Ulrich Bettac
Kessler, Compagnon Roys
Ernst Waldbrunn
Herr Peters
Stefan Skodler
Maria Eis
Harry Leyn
Otto Schmöle
Robert Tessen
Helli Servi
Ida Russka
Josef Fischer
Josefine Berghofer
Gaby Philipp
Franz Eichberger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Gertrude Pabst, Walter von Hollander
- Original Score
- Alois Melichar, Roland Kovac
- Original Title
- Geheimnisvolle Tiefe
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Pabst-Kiba-Filmproduktionsgesellschaft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Gertrude Pabst, Walter von Hollander
Alois Melichar, Roland Kovac
Hans Schneeberger, Helmut Ashley
G.W. Pabst
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Hans Schneeberger
Director of Photography
G.W. Pabst
Producer
Gertrude Pabst
Writer
Isabella Schlichting
Production Design
Helmut Ashley
Director of Photography
Werner Schlichting
Production Design
Walter von Hollander
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mysterious Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mysterious Shadows about?
Dr. Wittich is a passionate speleologist who spends more time on his research than on his fiancée Cornelia. As a result, she turns to the rich industrialist Roy, whom she eventually marries. But her heart actually belongs to the explorer and so she is drawn back to him.
Who directed Mysterious Shadows?
Mysterious Shadows was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in Mysterious Shadows?
The principal cast of Mysterious Shadows includes Paul Hubschmid, Ilse Werner, Elfe Gerhart, Hermann Thimig, Ulrich Bettac.
When was Mysterious Shadows released and how long is it?
Mysterious Shadows was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mysterious Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mysterious Shadows was composed by Alois Melichar, Roland Kovac.