About an investigation

1931 1h 33m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Annabella
Greta Bienert
Jean Périer
Judge Conrad Bienert
Colette Darfeuil
Mella Zier
Florelle
Erna Kabisch
Pierre Richard-Willm
Paul Brent
Gaston Modot
Baumann, detective
Jacques Maury
Walter Binert
Paul Ollivier
Old Scherr

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Siodmak
Writers: Robert Liebmann
Languages: French
Countries: Germany

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ERA

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95 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Siodmak, shot by Konstantin Irmen-Tschet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Viktor Gertler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Annabella and Jean Périer and Colette Darfeuil carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0179094 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Siodmak directs. Konstantin Irmen-Tschet behind the camera. Viktor Gertler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

195 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Robert Siodmak, shot by Konstantin Irmen-Tschet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Viktor Gertler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Annabella and Jean Périer and Colette Darfeuil carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0179094 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.