Top Cast
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Lya Mara
Thalia Drummond
Fred Louis Lerch
Jack Birdmore
Stewart Rome
Derrick Yale
Albert Steinrück
Froyant
John Castle
Inspektor Parr
Otto Wallburg
Marl
Hans Albers
Diener von Marl
Hans Marlow
Birdmore
Otto Treßler
Ministerpräsident
Ilka Grüning
Eine Vermieterin
Annie Ann
Milly
Bruno Ziener
Kriminalkommissar
Hugo Döblin
Pfandleiher
Ria Weber
Zofe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederic Zelnik
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wallace, Howard Caye, Fanny Carlsen
- Original Score
- Edmund Meisel
- Original Title
- Der rote Kreis
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Efzet-Film, British Sound Film Productions, British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederic Zelnik
Edgar Wallace, Howard Caye, Fanny Carlsen
Edmund Meisel
Frederik Fuglsang, Leslie Rowson
Frederic Zelnik
Department Leadership Roster
Frederik Fuglsang
Director of Photography
Frederic Zelnik
Producer
Howard Caye
Writer
Frederic Zelnik
Director
Fanny Carlsen
Writer
Leslie Rowson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crimson Circle about?
Police battle against a gang of blackmailers known as The Crimson Circle.
Who directed The Crimson Circle?
The Crimson Circle was directed by Frederic Zelnik.
Who stars in The Crimson Circle?
The principal cast of The Crimson Circle includes Lya Mara, Fred Louis Lerch, Stewart Rome, Albert Steinrück, John Castle.
When was The Crimson Circle released and how long is it?
The Crimson Circle was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Circle was composed by Edmund Meisel.
Is The Crimson Circle based on a book or true story?
The Crimson Circle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".