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The Burning Secret

March 20, 1933 1h 32m 5.2/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1933. The Burning Secret is a drama film. directed by Robert Siodmak.

Starring Alfred Abel, Hilde Wagener, and Hans Joachim Schaufuß

Synopsis

One autumn, Edgar, a 12 year old boy, spends a holiday with his mother at a plush hotel in Switzerland. His father, a busy lawyer, remains at the family home in Vienna. When he sees a stylish motorcar pull up at the hotel, Edgar wastes no time befriending its owner, an amiable dandy. The latter pays more attention to the boy’s mother than to the boy himself, and decides to use Edgar to wheedle his way into her affections. When Edgar realises he has been used, he is far from happy...

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 20, 1933 92 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Tonal-Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Burning Secret about?

One autumn, Edgar, a 12 year old boy, spends a holiday with his mother at a plush hotel in Switzerland. His father, a busy lawyer, remains at the family home in Vienna. When he sees a stylish motor...

Who directed The Burning Secret?

The Burning Secret was directed by Robert Siodmak.

How long is The Burning Secret?

The Burning Secret has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was The Burning Secret released?

The Burning Secret was released on March 20, 1933 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Burning Secret?

The main cast of The Burning Secret includes Alfred Abel, Hilde Wagener, Hans Joachim Schaufuß, Willi Forst, Lucie Höflich.