Black Roses
Originally released in 1936. Black Roses is a feature film. directed by Paul Martin.
Starring Lilian Harvey, Esmond Knight, and Robert Rendel
Synopsis
Released in Germany as Schwarze Rosen, Black Roses represented the return to UFA studios of British musical comedy favorite Lillian Harvey, after several years in Hollywood. The delectable Harvey plays a Russian ballerina, stranded in turn-of-the-century Finland. She falls in love with sculptor Esmond Knight, a political dissident with a price on his head. To save Knight, Harvey spends the night with Tsarist governor Robert Rendel. The story is based on the real-life ballerina Marina Feodorovna, who ended up sacrificing her life on behalf of her lover. Black Roses was filmed in three languages: German, French and English; the English version was originally titled Did I Betray?
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Roses about?
Released in Germany as Schwarze Rosen, Black Roses represented the return to UFA studios of British musical comedy favorite Lillian Harvey, after several years in Hollywood. The delectable Harvey p...
Who directed Black Roses?
Black Roses was directed by Paul Martin.
When was Black Roses released?
Black Roses was released on December 13, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Roses?
The main cast of Black Roses includes Lilian Harvey, Esmond Knight, Robert Rendel, Dennis Hoey, Amy Veness.