Shadows of the Past
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After serving a prison sentence for no fault of her own, café violinist Helene seeks out her twin sister Betty, a famous revue star in Vienna engaged to a public prosecutor. During a sailing trip, Betty accidentally drowns. Helene, at first involuntarily, then consciously, assumes her sister’s identity. Blackmail by two criminals soon follows.
Cast
Luise Ullrich
as Betty Gall, Revuestar + Helene Gall, Kaffeehausgeigerin
Gustav Diessl
as Dr. Hans Hellwig, Staatsanwalt
Lucie Höflich
as Anna, Wirtschafterin bei Betty Gall
Oskar Sima
as Semmelweich, Verbrecher
Anton Pointner
as Brillanten-Emil, Verbrecher
Tibor von Halmay
as Baron Hayduk
Rudolf Carl
as Waraschitz, Inspizient
Gretl Bernd
as Anita Roller, Schauspielerin
Albert Heine
as Gefängnisdirektor
Richard Waldemar
as Janos, Bootswärter
Mihail Xantho
as Untersuchungsrichter
Robert Valberg
as Arzt
Mizi Griebl
as Garderobenfrau
Oskar Pouché
as
Ernst Pröckl
as
Else Pircher
as
Hella Kolniak
as
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About Shadows of the Past
After serving a prison sentence for no fault of her own, café violinist Helene seeks out her twin sister Betty, a famous revue star in Vienna engaged to a public prosecutor. During a sailing trip, Betty accidentally drowns. Helene, at first involuntarily, then consciously, assumes her sister’s identity. Blackmail by two criminals soon follows. Running 77 minutes.
Shadows of the Past Cast and Characters
The cast features Luise Ullrich (as Betty Gall, Revuestar + Helene Gall, Kaffeehausgeigerin), Gustav Diessl (as Dr. Hans Hellwig, Staatsanwalt), Lucie Höflich (as Anna, Wirtschafterin bei Betty Gall), Oskar Sima (as Semmelweich, Verbrecher), and Anton Pointner (as Brillanten-Emil, Verbrecher). Their performances are a major reason Shadows of the Past has built such a passionate audience.
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Shadows of the Past 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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Where can I watch Shadows of the Past online for free?
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How long is Shadows of the Past?
Shadows of the Past runs for 77 minutes (about 1.3 hour).
Is Shadows of the Past good? What's the rating?
Shadows of the Past holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Shadows of the Past?
The main cast includes Luise Ullrich, Gustav Diessl, Lucie Höflich, and Oskar Sima, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shadows of the Past available in German?
Yes — Shadows of the Past 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 Shadows of the Past released?
Shadows of the Past was released in 1936.
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What is Shadows of the Past about?
Shadows of the Past is a Drama film. After serving a prison sentence for no fault of her own, café violinist Helene seeks out her twin sister Betty, a famous revue star in Vienna engaged to a public prosecutor. During a sailing trip, Betty accidentally drowns. Helene, at first involuntarily, then consciously, assumes her sister’s identity. Blackmail by two criminals soon follows.
When was Shadows of the Past released?
Shadows of the Past was released on July 16, 1936. It has a runtime of 1h 17m.
Who stars in Shadows of the Past?
Shadows of the Past stars Luise Ullrich, Gustav Diessl, Lucie Höflich and Oskar Sima. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Shadows of the Past available in HD?
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