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Release Date:
July 13, 1930
Original Title:
The Temporary Widow
Alternate Titles:
Hokuspokus
Genres:
Comedy | Mystery
Production Companies:
UFA
Production Countries:
Germany | United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 84
Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.
Art Direction:
Robert Herlth
Walter Röhrig
Costume Design:
René Hubert
Director:
Gustav Ucicky
Director of Photography:
Werner Brandes
Carl Hoffmann
Original Music Composer:
Robert Stolz
Producer:
Günther Stapenhorst
Erich Pommer
Sound:
Gerhard Goldbaum
Theatre Play:
Curt Goetz
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