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  • The False Step (1939)
  • 101 min | Drama
The False Step (1939)
101 min | Drama

A very young girl is married to a older Baron, the commissioner of the county. With the duty clashing with love, he can't give her the attention she needs. A retired Major, as old as her husband, is ready to give company. When the husband ...See moreA very young girl is married to a older Baron, the commissioner of the county. With the duty clashing with love, he can't give her the attention she needs. A retired Major, as old as her husband, is ready to give company. When the husband comes to know, the call of honor demands a duel, with tragic consequences. Written by S Basu See less
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Writers
Theodor Fontane (novel "Effi Briest") | Georg C. Klaren | Eckart von Naso
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Updated Feb 9, 1939

Release date
Apr 28, 1939 (United States)

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Marianne Hoppe
Effi Briest Effi Briest   See fewer
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Baron von Instetten Baron von Instetten   See fewer
Paul Hartmann
Major a.D. von Crampas Major a.D. von Crampas   See fewer
Max Gülstorff
Dr. Alonzo Gieshübler Dr. Alonzo Gieshübler   See fewer
Paul Bildt
Herr von Briest Herr von Briest   See fewer
Käthe Haack
Luise von Briest Luise von Briest   See fewer
Hans Leibelt
Ministerialrat Wüllersdorf Ministerialrat Wüllersdorf   See fewer
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Marietta Tripelli Marietta Tripelli   See fewer
Renée Stobrawa
Roswitha Roswitha   See fewer
Margarete Schön
Frau von Padden Frau von Padden   See fewer
Jac Diehl
Gast beim Fest (as Jack Diehl) Gast beim Fest (as Jack Diehl)   See fewer
Alfred Karen
Gast bei Tripellis Gesangsvortrag Gast bei Tripellis Gesangsvortrag   See fewer
Alexander Kökert
Besucher beim Landrat Besucher beim Landrat   See fewer
Bert Schmidt-Moris
Page im Kurhotel Page im Kurhotel   See fewer
Tina Schneider
Doddy Grützmacher Doddy Grützmacher   See fewer
Babsi Schultz-Reckewell
Annie Briest Annie Briest   See fewer
Maria Seidler
Frau Konsul Grützmacher Frau Konsul Grützmacher   See fewer
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