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About an investigation

1931-06-05 · 93 min · ★ 9.0

Crime · Drama

During an inquest after a woman is killed, the judge suspects his own son. The woman's lover had been friendly with the son and he was also supposed to be married to the judge's daughter.

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Directors
Robert Siodmak, Henri Chomette
Production companies
UFA
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

AnnabellaAnnabellaGreta Bienert
Jean PérierJean PérierJudge Conrad Bienert
Colette DarfeuilColette DarfeuilMella Zier
FlorelleFlorelleErna Kabisch
Pierre Richard-WillmPierre Richard-WillmPaul Brent
Gaston ModotGaston ModotBaumann, detective
Jacques MauryJacques MauryWalter Binert
Paul OllivierPaul OllivierOld Scherr
Robert AncelinKlatte
Bill BocketBill BocketConcierge Zühlke
Pierre FranckhPierre FranckhBrann
Willy RozierWilly Rozier
Théo Tony
Laila BensediraSinger

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