About an investigation
Autour d'une enquête
Synopsis
During an inquest after a woman is killed, the judge suspects his own son. The woman's lover had been friendly with the son and he was also supposed to be married to the judge's daughter.
Top Cast
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Annabella
Greta Bienert
Jean Périer
Judge Conrad Bienert
Colette Darfeuil
Mella Zier
Florelle
Erna Kabisch
Pierre Richard-Willm
Paul Brent
Gaston Modot
Baumann, detective
Jacques Maury
Walter Binert
Paul Ollivier
Old Scherr
Robert Ancelin
Klatte
Bill Bocket
Concierge Zühlke
Pierre Franckh
Brann
Willy Rozier
Théo Tony
Laila Bensedira
Singer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak, Henri Chomette
- Screenplay & Story
- Raoul Ploquin, Robert Liebmann, Ernst Hesse, Max Alsberg, Henri Chomette
- Original Title
- Autour d'une enquête
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak, Henri Chomette
Raoul Ploquin, Robert Liebmann, Ernst Hesse, Max Alsberg, Henri Chomette
Otto Baecker, Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Viktor Gertler
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Liebmann
Writer
Viktor Gertler
Editor
Erich Pommer
Producer
Robert Siodmak
Director
Henri Chomette
Director
Otto Baecker
Director of Photography
Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Director of Photography
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What is About an investigation about?
During an inquest after a woman is killed, the judge suspects his own son. The woman's lover had been friendly with the son and he was also supposed to be married to the judge's daughter.
Who directed About an investigation?
About an investigation was directed by Robert Siodmak, Henri Chomette.
Who stars in About an investigation?
The principal cast of About an investigation includes Annabella, Jean Périer, Colette Darfeuil, Florelle, Pierre Richard-Willm.
When was About an investigation released and how long is it?
About an investigation was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.