Movie

The Temporary Widow (1930)

• July 13, 1930
• 1h 24m

• Comedy
• Mystery

Overview

Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.

Director

Gustav Ucicky

Writers

Karl Hartl, Walter Reisch, Benn W. Levy

Starring

Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart