The Sinister Wish (1939)
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…
The Sinister WishDrama
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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