The read
It runs a compact 1h 7m.
Synopsis
When Irmgard becomes pregnant from Georg, a free-love disciple, she decides, for the sake of her child, to pretend they are married. The secret plan is to wed his twin brother, John, who will pretend to be Georg in front of the priest. Soon after that happens, Georg disappears and is declared dead. Years later, Irmgard is trying to escape John, who is obsessed with her. In the mountains, she finds a stranger willing to protect her.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Thea von HarbouWriter
- Fritz LangWriter
Cast
- Mia MayIrmgard Vanderheit
- Hans MarrGeorg Vanderheit / John Vanderheit
- Rudolf Klein-RoggeGeorgs Vetter Wil Brand
- Harry FrankCast
- Loni NestIrmgards Tochter
Stills
Themes
silent film