The Emperor’s Candlesticks (1937): Cast
The Emperor’s Candlesticks is a 1937 historical drama directed by George Fitzmaurice, starring Ian Wolfe as Leon, a Conspirator, Frank Reicher and Robert Young. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Emperor’s Candlesticks About?
The premise of The Emperor’s Candlesticks without spoilers.
Drama that will toy with your heart Spies on opposite sides fall in love in pre-revolutionary Russia.
The Emperor’s Candlesticks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kiss
- budapest hungary
- saint petersburg russia
- silver candlesticks
- vienna austria
- opera house
- romeo and juliet costume
- wien austria
- grand duke
- prince
- femme fatale
- man taken hostage
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- colonel
- polish nationalist
- special delivery letter
- baron
- candelabra
- hidden compartment
- countess
- secret agent as protagonist
- russian woman
- soviet secret police
- female spy
- female secret agent
- thief
- antique shop
- auction house
- auction
- bidding duel
- switched items
- czar
- release from jail
- hostage released
- pardon
- troika
- engaged to be married
- ends with a kiss
- horse and carriage
- horse and sleigh
- secret
- agent
- pole the person
- candlestick
- steam train
- hotel room
- hidden letters
- courier
- reference to william shakespeare
- masked ball
- paris france
The Emperor’s Candlesticks Cast & Characters
Ian Wolfe leads the cast as Leon, a Conspirator, with Frank Reicher as Pavloff and Robert Young as Grand Duke Peter. Directed by George Fitzmaurice; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Fitzmaurice
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Ian Wolfe as Leon, a Conspirator -
Frank Reicher as Pavloff -
Robert Young as Grand Duke Peter -
George Davis as Waiter (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Emperor’s Candlesticks
· 36 more- William Powell Baron Stephan Wolensky
- Frank Morgan Colonel Baron Suroff
- Henry Stephenson Prince Johann
- Maureen O'Sullivan Maria Orlich
- Franklyn Farnum Bidder (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Inn Patron (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Man at Auction (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey Maria's Footman (uncredited)
- Olaf Hytten Conspirator (uncredited)
- Spencer Charters Usher (uncredited)
- Theodore von Eltz Adjutant to Prince Johann (uncredited)
- Douglass Dumbrille Mr. Korum, a Conspirator
- Philo McCullough Conspirator (uncredited)
- Clarence Wilson Stationmaster (uncredited)
- Torben Meyer Train Announcer (uncredited)
- Bert Roach Hotel Clerk
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- Alphonse Martell Marcel Garnier (uncredited)
- Emma Dunn Anna - Olga's Housekeeper
- Paul Porcasi Santuzzi
- Russ Powell Coachman (uncredited)
- E. E. Clive Auctioneer
- Leonard Carey Valet to Wolensky (uncredited)
- Alexander Pollard Bidder (uncredited)
- Frank Conroy Col. Radoff
- King Baggot Customs Official (uncredited)
- Carole Landis Bidder (uncredited)
- Dorothea Wolbert Bidder (uncredited)
- Barnett Parker Albert, Stephan's Butler
- Charles Waldron Dr. Malchor, a Conspirator
- Jules Cowles Bidder (uncredited)
- Bernadene Hayes Mitzi Reisenbach
- Rollo Lloyd Jailer (uncredited)
- Roland Varno Czar's Officer (uncredited)
- Luise Rainer Countess Olga Mironova
- Donald Kirke Anton, the Thief
- John Picorri Italian Ambassador (uncredited)
More from George Fitzmaurice
More films directed by George Fitzmaurice: Arsène Lupin Returns, Live, Love and Learn, Suzy and Petticoat Fever.
The Emperor’s Candlesticks Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Finale in St. Petersburg” and “Es begann mit einem Kuß”.
- Also known as
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- Finale in St. Petersburg
- Es begann mit einem Kuß
- Los candelabros del Zar
- 皇帝的烛台
- El secreto del candelabro
- Подсвечники императора
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The Emperor’s Candlesticks FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Emperor’s Candlesticks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Emperor’s Candlesticks?
The Emperor’s Candlesticks runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Emperor’s Candlesticks released?
The Emperor’s Candlesticks was released on July 2, 1937.
Who directed The Emperor’s Candlesticks?
The Emperor’s Candlesticks was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
More films by George Fitzmaurice Who is in the cast of The Emperor’s Candlesticks?
The Emperor’s Candlesticks stars Ian Wolfe as Leon, a Conspirator, Frank Reicher as Pavloff and Robert Young as Grand Duke Peter, among 40 credited actors.
Does The Emperor’s Candlesticks have a post-credit scene?
No. The Emperor’s Candlesticks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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