
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
Ewald Balseras Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
Axel von Ambesseras Jouet, Luftschiffer
Käthe Goldas Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
Elisabeth Flickenschildtas Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
Paul Dahlkeas Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
Aribert Wäscheras Vignon
Olga Tschechowaas Feodora, Schauspielerin
Hans Holtas Marquis Rafaél de Valentin