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The story revolves around Vera, a renowned singer constantly evading her possessive Russian husband, Count Ogolenski, who uses cunning tactics to eliminate her potential suitors and refuses to grant her freedom. Seeking refuge and romance, she becomes involved with the wealthy Dschahid Bey, leading to a tense confrontation amid elements of espionage, with settings including Egypt and the Nile. The narrative blends absurd intrigue, thriller aspects, and romantic tension, reflecting Perutz's style of fantastical and mysterious tales.Read moreLess
The story revolves around Vera, a renowned singer constantly evading her possessive Russian husband, Count Ogolenski, who uses cunning tactics to eliminate her potential suitors and refuses to grant her freedom. Seeking refuge and romance, she becomes involved with the wealthy Dschahid Bey, leading to a tense confrontation amid elements of espionage, with settings including Egypt and the Nile. The narrative blends absurd intrigue, thriller aspects, and romantic tension, reflecting Perutz's style of fantastical and mysterious tales.
The story
The story revolves around Vera, a renowned singer constantly evading her possessive Russian husband, Count Ogolenski, who uses cunning tactics to eliminate her potential suitors and refuses to grant her freedom. Seeking refuge and romance, she becomes involved with the wealthy Dschahid Bey, leading to a tense confrontation amid elements of espionage, with settings including Egypt and the Nile. The narrative blends absurd intrigue, thriller aspects, and romantic tension, reflecting Perutz's style of fantastical and mysterious tales.
Cast & crew
Jarmila NovotnáVera Starschenska, Sängerin
Iván PetrovichGregor Ogolenski
Rudolf Klein-RoggeDschahid-Bey, Tabakgroßhändler
Siegfried SchürenbergHerr von Tremoliere
Rudolf CarlAndruschna, Diener bei Ogolenski
Franz Schafheitlin
Gerda MaurusSonja Lubinskaja, called 'B27'
Fritz ImhoffKienhäusl, Veras Impresario
Alexa von Porembsky
Herbert HübnerDr. Frederik Hammersvelt
Erich FiedlerStanley Shrimp, MalerExplore the crew
- Director
- Phil Jutzi
- Writer
- Georg C. Klaren