The Sinister Wish
Die unheimlichen Wünsche
Release: 1939-10-05
·Runtime: 99m
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…
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
Tobis Filmkunst
Cast
Käthe Gold
as Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
Ewald Balser
as Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
Aribert Wäscher
as Vignon
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
as Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
Hans Holt
as Marquis Rafaél de Valentin
Paul Dahlke
as Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
Axel von Ambesser
as Jouet, Luftschiffer
Olga Tschechowa
as Feodora, Schauspielerin