Address Unknown (1944): Cast & Plot
Address Unknown is a 1944 drama thriller directed by William Cameron Menzies, starring Robert R. Stephenson as German Postman (uncredited), Arno Frey and Vernon Dent. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Address Unknown About?
The premise of Address Unknown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A successful German art dealer who has built a new life in the United States travels back to his homeland, only to become increasingly drawn into the seductive power of Nazi propaganda. As the political climate darkens, he must confront his loyalties, his conscience, and the dangerous allure of the regime.
Address Unknown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dual citizenship
- nazi propaganda
- nazi philosphy
- remorse
- bigotry
- world war two
- retribution
- cigarette smoking
- treachery
- informant
- brutality
- torture
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- interrogation
- racist
- berlin germany
- san francisco california
- ocean voyage
- turn coat
- college professor
- swastika
- german flag
- german postman
- damsel in distress
- reference to pablo picasso
- reference to paul cezanne
- gestapo officer
- male police officer
- suspicion
- german american
- austria
- jewish
- guilt
- actress
- family relationships
- father son relationship
- art dealer
- return home
- fiance fiancee relationship
- propaganda as subject
- jewish persecution
- anonymous letter
- nazi
- art gallery
- munich germany
- based on novella
- business partner
- revenge
- on the run
- breaking a window
- birch forest
Address Unknown Cast & Characters
Robert R. Stephenson leads the cast as German Postman (uncredited), with Arno Frey as German (uncredited) and Vernon Dent as Nazi Party Member (uncredited). Directed by William Cameron Menzies; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Cameron Menzies
- Robert R. Stephenson as German Postman (uncredited)
- Arno Frey as German (uncredited)
- Vernon Dent as Nazi Party Member (uncredited)
- Curt Furburg as Nazi Party Member and Guest (uncredited)
Also Starring in Address Unknown
· 42 more- Paul Lukas Martin Schulz
- Gary Gray Hugo Schulz
- Mady Christians Elsa Schulz
- Larry Olsen Youngest Schulz Boy
- Dale Cornell Carl Schulz
- Peter Newmeyer Wilhelm Schulz
- Morris Carnovsky Max Eisenstein
- Peter van Eyck Heinrich Schulz
- K.T. Stevens Griselle Eisenstein
- Carl Esmond Baron von Friesche
- Charles Halton Censorial Pipsqueak
- Frank Reicher Professor Schmidt
- Sam Harris Guest at Christening (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse Guest at Christening (uncredited)
- Stuart Holmes Guest at Christening (uncredited)
- Emory Parnell Postman
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- Frank Faylen Jimmie Blake
- Dorothy Vernon Cook (uncredited)
- Fred Aldrich Rock-Tossing-Rioter (uncredited)
- Paul Kruger Nazi Party Member (uncredited)
- John Merton Angry German at Play (uncredited)
- Otto Reichow Angry German at Play (uncredited)
- Fred Essler Minister (uncredited)
- Sven Hugo Borg Angry German at Play (uncredited)
- Frederick Giermann Bank Clerk (uncredited)
- Bert LeBaron Nazi Party Member (uncredited)
- Ilka Grüning Grandma (uncredited)
- Hans Fuerberg Footman (uncredited)
- Mary Young Mrs. Delaney
- Fred Farrell Gateman (uncredited)
- Erwin Kalser Stage Director
- Louis V. Arco Nazi Party Member (uncredited)
- Martha Bamattre Cook (uncredited)
- Harry Hays Morgan Waiter (uncredited)
- Dick Jensen Nazi Party Member (uncredited)
- Carl Ekberg Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Peter Helmers German (uncredited)
- Tina Blagoi Maid (uncredited)
- Ernest Golm Franz (uncredited)
- Hilda Tanzler Guest at Christening (uncredited)
- Lucy Von Boden Guest at Christening (uncredited)
- Ralph Linn Nazi Party Member (uncredited)
Address Unknown Plot Summary
What happens in Address Unknown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Martin Schulz, Paul Lukas, and Max Eisenstein, Morris Carnovsky, are German expatriate art dealers living in the United States. Their families are connected through love: Heinrich Schulz, [Peter van Eyck], and Griselle Eisenstein, [K.T. Stevens], are in love, and Griselle travels with them to Germany to seek acting opportunities.
In Germany, Martin meets Baron von Friesche, [Carl Esmond], joins the Nazi Party, and becomes a significant government official. He immediately demands that Max stop writing to him, asserting that Max is Jewish. When Max sends a hand-delivered letter to prove he’s acting of his own free will, Martin makes it clear they are no longer friends.
Full summary
The whole story of Address Unknown, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Address Unknown?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Griselle Eisenstein in the film?
Address Unknown Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Domicilio desconocido” and “Endereço Desconhecido”.
- Also known as
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- Domicilio desconocido
- Endereço Desconhecido
- 无法投递
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Address Unknown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Address Unknown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Address Unknown?
Address Unknown runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Address Unknown released?
Address Unknown was released on April 24, 1944.
Who directed Address Unknown?
Address Unknown was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
More films by William Cameron Menzies Who is in the cast of Address Unknown?
Address Unknown stars Robert R. Stephenson as German Postman (uncredited), Arno Frey as German (uncredited) and Vernon Dent as Nazi Party Member (uncredited), among 46 credited actors.
Does Address Unknown have a post-credit scene?
No. Address Unknown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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