Shadows of the Past
After serving a prison sentence for no fault of her own, café violinist Helene seeks out her twin sister Betty, a famous revue star in Vienna engaged to a public prosecutor. During a sailing trip, Betty accidentally drowns. Helene, at first involuntarily, then consciously, assumes her sister’s identity. Blackmail by two criminals soon follows.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Schatten der Vergangenheit |
| Year | 1936 |
| Country | Austria |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Werner Hochbaum |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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Shadows of the Past is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1936. 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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🎭 Cast
Luise Ullrich
Betty Gall, Revuestar + Helene Gall, Kaffeehausgeigerin
Gustav Diessl
Dr. Hans Hellwig, Staatsanwalt
Lucie Höflich
Anna, Wirtschafterin bei Betty Gall
Oskar Sima
Semmelweich, Verbrecher
Anton Pointner
Brillanten-Emil, Verbrecher
Tibor von Halmay
Baron Hayduk
Rudolf Carl
Waraschitz, Inspizient
Gretl Bernd
Anita Roller, Schauspielerin
Albert Heine
Gefängnisdirektor
Richard Waldemar
Janos, Bootswärter
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