· Germany · 1922 · 1h 37m

The Black Cover

Das schwarze Kuvert

Director

Cast

Harry Piel as Adolf Klein as Inge Helgard as Albert Paulig as Erich Sandt as

Crew

Georg Muschner — Director of Photography Franz Meinecke — Director of Photography Harry Piel — Writer Victor Abel — Writer Alfred Zeisler — Writer

Synopsis

A black envelope presents the hero, detective Harry Peel, who loses his fortune over the course of the story, with tasks. A mysterious criminal, car and motorcycle chases through the wintry Alps, and the blowing up of a bridge provide cinematic spectacle and opportunities for daredevil stunts.

Key Collaborators

Harry Piel Director Georg Muschner Director of Photography Franz Meinecke Director of Photography Harry Piel Writer Victor Abel Writer Alfred Zeisler Writer

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