Marriage in the Shadows
Originally released in 1947. Marriage in the Shadows is a drama film. directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Starring Paul Klinger, Ilse Steppat, and Claus Holm
Synopsis
Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a colleague to leave Germany in the face of increasing anti-Semitism. Believing that he can protect her if she becomes his wife, Hans convinces Elisabeth to marry him. In the following years, as Hans's career thrives, Elisabeth awaits the end of the Nazi terror which bars her from public life. When the situation worsens in 1938 with the Kristallnacht pogrom, Elisabeth decides to leave the country, but Hans, who still believes he can protect her, convinces her to stay with him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marriage in the Shadows about?
Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a co...
Who directed Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
How long is Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Marriage in the Shadows released?
Marriage in the Shadows was released on October 3, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marriage in the Shadows?
The main cast of Marriage in the Shadows includes Paul Klinger, Ilse Steppat, Claus Holm, Alfred Balthoff, Hans Leibelt.