His Wife, the Unknown
Seine Frau, die Unbekannte
Synopsis
A war blind painter marries his nurse. But after he can see again through an operation, he does not recognize her. Then she decides to leave him in order to return to his service under a different name. Only when the painter falls in love with her as a stranger to him, she reveal herself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Christensen
- Original Title
- Seine Frau, die Unbekannte
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Decla-Bioscop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Christensen
Benjamin Christensen
Frederik Fuglsang
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Christensen
Director
Frederik Fuglsang
Director of Photography
Benjamin Christensen
Writer
Erich Pommer
Producer
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What is His Wife, the Unknown about?
A war blind painter marries his nurse. But after he can see again through an operation, he does not recognize her. Then she decides to leave him in order to return to his service under a different name. Only when the painter falls in love with her as a stranger to him, she reveal herself.
Who directed His Wife, the Unknown?
His Wife, the Unknown was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Who stars in His Wife, the Unknown?
The principal cast of His Wife, the Unknown includes Willy Fritsch, Lil Dagover, Edith Edwards, Karl Falkenberg, Jaro Fürth.
When was His Wife, the Unknown released and how long is it?
His Wife, the Unknown was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.