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Black Roses

December 23, 1935 1h 33m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1935. Black Roses is a drama film. directed by Paul Martin.

Starring Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, and Willy Birgel

Synopsis

Erkki Collin is a hunted man. The Czar’s soldiers have been close on the heels of the leader of the rebellious Finns, who have been fighting the Russian occupiers since the end of the 18th Century. His flight leads him to the chambers of the dancer Marina Feodorowna, in whose house a party is taking place at that very moment. Marina discovers the intruder, hides him from his pursuers and soon falls in love with him. But hiding Erkki forever is not an option; so she presents him as her music teacher. The swindle fails and Prince Governor Abarow, who’s long had a thing for Marina, discovers the real identity of the man, but doesn’t have him arrested.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 23, 1935 90 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • UFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Roses about?

Erkki Collin is a hunted man. The Czar’s soldiers have been close on the heels of the leader of the rebellious Finns, who have been fighting the Russian occupiers since the end of the 18th Centu...

Who directed Black Roses?

Black Roses was directed by Paul Martin.

How long is Black Roses?

Black Roses has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Black Roses released?

Black Roses was released on December 23, 1935 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Roses?

The main cast of Black Roses includes Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Willy Birgel, Gerhard Bienert, Wolf Ackva.