Beware of Pity
Synopsis
A paraplegic baroness mistakes a man's pity for love - and tragedy ensues.
Top Cast
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Lilli Palmer
Baroness Edith de Kekesfalva
Albert Lieven
Lt. Anton Marek
Cedric Hardwicke
Dr. Albert Condor
Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Klara Condor
Linden Travers
Ilona Domansky
Ernest Thesiger
Baron Emil de Kekesfalva
Emrys Jones
Lt. Joszi Molnar
Ralph Truman
Maj. Sandor Balinkay
Fritz Wendhausen
Josef
John Salew
Col. Franz Bubencic
Freda Jackson
Gypsy
Gerhard Kempinski
Mayor Jan Nivak
David Ward
Capt. Ferencz Herczeg
Anthony Dawson
Lt. Blannik
Peter Cotes
Kosma (Orderly)
Ronald Millar
Tabor
Kenneth Warrington
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Jenny Laird
Trudi
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Baron, W.P. Lipscomb, Marguerite Stern
- Original Score
- Nicholas Brodszky
- Original Title
- Beware of Pity
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
Elizabeth Baron, W.P. Lipscomb, Marguerite Stern, Stefan Zweig
Nicholas Brodszky
Derick Williams
Grace Garland
Filippo Del Giudice, Maurice Elvey, W.P. Lipscomb
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Baron
Screenplay
Nicholas Brodszky
Original Music Composer
Derick Williams
Director of Photography
Grace Garland
Editor
Alex Vetchinsky
Production Design
Cecil Beaton
Costume Design
Matilda Etches
Costume Design
W.P. Lipscomb
Screenplay
Marguerite Stern
Screenplay
Maurice Elvey
Director
Maurice Elvey
Producer
W.P. Lipscomb
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beware of Pity
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What is Beware of Pity about?
A paraplegic baroness mistakes a man's pity for love - and tragedy ensues.
Who directed Beware of Pity?
Beware of Pity was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in Beware of Pity?
The principal cast of Beware of Pity includes Lilli Palmer, Albert Lieven, Cedric Hardwicke, Gladys Cooper, Linden Travers.
When was Beware of Pity released and how long is it?
Beware of Pity was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Beware of Pity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beware of Pity was composed by Nicholas Brodszky.
Is Beware of Pity based on a book or true story?
Beware of Pity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".