Marriage in the Shadows (1947): Cast
Marriage in the Shadows is a 1947 drama directed by Kurt Maetzig, starring Ilse Steppat as Elisabeth, Paul Klinger and Hans Leibelt. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marriage in the Shadows About?
The premise of Marriage in the Shadows without spoilers.
Set in the Nazi regime, actors Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland thrive in Berlin. Elisabeth, a Jewish actress, ignores warnings to flee and marries Hans, who promises protection. As his career flourishes, she is barred from work. After Kristallnacht in 1938, she decides to leave, but Hans urges her to stay, believing he can keep her safe.
Marriage in the Shadows Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- rubble film
- based on novel
Marriage in the Shadows Cast & Characters
Ilse Steppat leads the cast as Elisabeth, with Paul Klinger as Hans Wieland and Hans Leibelt as Fehrenbach. Directed by Kurt Maetzig; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kurt Maetzig
- Ilse Steppat as Elisabeth
- Paul Klinger as Hans Wieland
- Hans Leibelt as Fehrenbach
- Claus Holm as Dr. Herbert Blohm
Also Starring in Marriage in the Shadows
· 11 more- Karl Hellmer Gallenkamp
- Hilde von Stolz Greta Koch
- Alfred Balthoff Kurt Bernstein
- Karl Hannemann
- Walter Werner
- Lotte Loebinger
- Willy Prager
- Alfred Maack
- Knut Hartwig
- Lothar Firmans
- Elly Burgmer
More from Kurt Maetzig
More films directed by Kurt Maetzig: The Rabbit Is Me, First Spaceship on Venus, The Sailor’s Song and Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class.
Marriage in the Shadows Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Mariage dans l'ombre” and “Брак в тени”.
- Also known as
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- Mariage dans l'ombre
- Брак в тени
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Marriage in the Shadows FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Marriage in the Shadows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Marriage in the Shadows released?
Marriage in the Shadows was released on October 3, 1947.
Who directed Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
More films by Kurt Maetzig Who is in the cast of Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows stars Ilse Steppat as Elisabeth, Paul Klinger as Hans Wieland and Hans Leibelt as Fehrenbach, among 15 credited actors.
Does Marriage in the Shadows have a post-credit scene?
No. Marriage in the Shadows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Marriage in the Shadows in?
The original language of Marriage in the Shadows is German.
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