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The Burning Secret

1933 · 92 min Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

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...

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Brennendes Geheimnis
Year 1933
Country Germany, Austria
Genre Drama
Director Robert Siodmak
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes)

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The Burning Secret is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1933. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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