The Sinister Wish
1939 · 99 min · Drama
After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
- Director
- Heinz Hilpert
- Released
- October 5, 1939
- Language
- German
Cast
Olga Tschechowa
Feodora, Schauspielerin
Käthe Gold
Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
Hans Holt
Marquis Rafaél de Valentin
Ewald Balser
Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
Paul Dahlke
Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
Axel von Ambesser
Jouet, Luftschiffer
Franz Pfaudler
Navarreins
Aribert Wäscher
Vignon
S.O. Schoening
Auktionator
Heinrich Troxbömker
Jonathas, Rafaéls Diener
Armin Schweizer
Cordot, Notar
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