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The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters (1913): Cast

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The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters is a 1913 short drama directed by Franz Hofer, starring Ernst Pittschau as Rolf, Paul Meffert and Manny Ziener. It runs 39 minutes.

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The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters (1913) movie poster
Released
Runtime
39 min
Director
Franz Hofer
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters About?

The premise of The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters without spoilers.

After attending their youngest sister’s funeral, the two surviving sisters receive a posthumous letter she wrote. In it, she alleges that a powerful nobleman ruined her reputation and caused her untimely death. Determined to clear her name, they set out to uncover the truth and confront the man responsible.

The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters Themes & Keywords

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  • secret door
  • revenge
  • or as title separator
  • sister sister relationship
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Cast & crew

The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters Cast & Characters

Ernst Pittschau leads the cast as Rolf, with Paul Meffert as Vicomte Giron and Manny Ziener as Violetta - die geheimnisvolle Schwester. Directed by Franz Hofer; 4 actors are credited in all.

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The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vengeance Bequeathed” and “Чёрный шар или Таинственные сестры”.

Also known as
  • Vengeance Bequeathed
  • Чёрный шар или Таинственные сестры

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The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters?

The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters runs 39 minutes.

When was The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters released?

The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters was released on October 25, 1913.

Who directed The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters?

The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters was directed by Franz Hofer.

Who is in the cast of The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters?

The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters stars Ernst Pittschau as Rolf, Paul Meffert as Vicomte Giron and Manny Ziener as Violetta - die geheimnisvolle Schwester, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters have a post-credit scene?

No. The Black Ball; or, The Mysterious Sisters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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