The Temporary Widow
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Ucicky
- Screenplay & Story
- Benn W. Levy, Karl Hartl, Walter Reisch, Curt Goetz
- Original Score
- Robert Stolz
- Original Title
- The Temporary Widow
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Ucicky
Benn W. Levy, Karl Hartl, Walter Reisch, Curt Goetz
Robert Stolz
Carl Hoffmann, Werner Brandes
Erich Pommer, Günther Stapenhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Pommer
Producer
Benn W. Levy
Writer
Karl Hartl
Writer
Gustav Ucicky
Director
René Hubert
Costume Design
Walter Reisch
Writer
Günther Stapenhorst
Producer
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Werner Brandes
Director of Photography
Robert Stolz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Temporary Widow
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What is The Temporary Widow about?
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.
Who directed The Temporary Widow?
The Temporary Widow was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
Who stars in The Temporary Widow?
The principal cast of The Temporary Widow includes Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart, Gillian Dean, Frank Stanmore.
When was The Temporary Widow released and how long is it?
The Temporary Widow was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Temporary Widow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Temporary Widow was composed by Robert Stolz.