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Die barmherzige Lüge

  • 1939
  • 1h 27m
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Die barmherzige Lüge (1939)

After an explorer disappears and his wife dies on a Mongolia expedition, the man's mistress who was also with them returns to Germany and poses as the wife.When a savvy blackmailer threatens... Read allAfter an explorer disappears and his wife dies on a Mongolia expedition, the man's mistress who was also with them returns to Germany and poses as the wife.When a savvy blackmailer threatens her, she is tried for murder.After an explorer disappears and his wife dies on a Mongolia expedition, the man's mistress who was also with them returns to Germany and poses as the wife.When a savvy blackmailer threatens her, she is tried for murder.

  • Director
    • Werner Klingler
  • Writers
    • Curt J. Braun
    • Werner Klingler
    • Günter Kulemeyer
  • Stars
    • Hilde Krahl
    • Elisabeth Flickenschildt
    • Ernst von Klipstein
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Werner Klingler
    • Writers
      • Curt J. Braun
      • Werner Klingler
      • Günter Kulemeyer
    • Stars
      • Hilde Krahl
      • Elisabeth Flickenschildt
      • Ernst von Klipstein
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    Hilde Krahl
    Hilde Krahl
    • Anja Hoster
    Elisabeth Flickenschildt
    Elisabeth Flickenschildt
    • Vera Holster
    Ernst von Klipstein
    • Dr.Thomas Clausen
    Lieselott Klingler
    • Maria, sua Moglie
    Heinrich Schroth
    Heinrich Schroth
    • Berthold Clausen
    Agnes Windeck
    Agnes Windeck
    • Margherita
    Otto Gebühr
    Otto Gebühr
    • Dr. Henrici
    Paul Dahlke
    Paul Dahlke
    • Jean Goban
    Gertrud Meyen
    Gertrud Meyen
    • Gerda Biehler, Sekretärin
    Jaspar von Oertzen
    • Felix
    Olga Limburg
    • Emilie Wallner
    Ernst Albert Schaach
    • Robert, Diener
    Ekkehard Stibbe
    • Thomas, Anjas Sohn
    Lucie Euler
    • Kinderfrau bei Anja
    Nien Soen Ling
    • Diener
    Thea Zien
    • Olga, Barmädchen
    Max Paetz
    • Mongole im Hotel
    Eugen von Bongardt
    • Polizeioffizier
    • Director
      • Werner Klingler
    • Writers
      • Curt J. Braun
      • Werner Klingler
      • Günter Kulemeyer
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      Final film of Agnes Windeck.

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 1939 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Charitable Lie
    • Filming locations
      • Bremen, Bremen, Germany
    • Production company
      • Euphono-Film GmbH
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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