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Marriage in the Shadows

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Drama
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1947-10-03
1h 39m
DE
Released
DEFA

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Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a colleague to leave Germany in the face of increasing anti-Semitism. Believing that he can protect her if she becomes his wife, Hans convinces Elisabeth to marry him. In the following years, as Hans's career thrives, Elisabeth awaits the end of the Nazi terror which bars her from public life. When the situation worsens in 1938 with the Kristallnacht pogrom, Elisabeth decides to leave the country, but Hans, who still believes he can protect her, convinces her to stay with him.

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About Marriage in the Shadows

Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a colleague to leave Germany in the face of increasing anti-Semitism. Believing that he can protect her if she becomes his wife, Hans convinces Elisabeth to marry him. In the following years, as Hans's career thrives, Elisabeth awaits the end of the Nazi terror which bars her from public life. When the situation worsens in 1938 with the Kristallnacht pogrom, Elisabeth decides to leave the country, but Hans, who still believes he can protect her, convinces her to stay with him. Running 99 minutes.

Marriage in the Shadows Cast and Characters

The cast features Paul Klinger (as Hans Wieland), Ilse Steppat (as Elisabeth), Claus Holm (as Dr. Herbert Blohm), Alfred Balthoff (as Kurt Bernstein), and Hans Leibelt (as Fehrenbach). Their performances are a major reason Marriage in the Shadows has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Marriage in the Shadows

Marriage in the Shadows flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Marriage in the Shadows?

Marriage in the Shadows runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Marriage in the Shadows good? What's the rating?

Marriage in the Shadows holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 6 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Marriage in the Shadows?

The main cast includes Paul Klinger, Ilse Steppat, Claus Holm, and Alfred Balthoff, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Marriage in the Shadows available in German?

Yes — Marriage in the Shadows was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Marriage in the Shadows released?

Marriage in the Shadows was released in 1947.

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What is Marriage in the Shadows about?

Marriage in the Shadows is a Drama film. Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a colleague to leave Germany in the face of increasing anti-Semitism. Believing that he can protect her if she becomes his wife, Hans convinces Elisabeth to marry him. In the following years, as Hans's career thrives, Elisabeth awaits the end of the Nazi terror which bars her from public life. When the situation worsens in 1938 with the Kristallnacht pogrom, Elisabeth decides to leave the country, but Hans, who still believes he can protect her, convinces her to stay with him.

When was Marriage in the Shadows released?

Marriage in the Shadows was released on October 3, 1947. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by DEFA.

Who stars in Marriage in the Shadows?

Marriage in the Shadows stars Paul Klinger, Ilse Steppat, Claus Holm and Alfred Balthoff. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Marriage in the Shadows available in HD?

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