Mystery ·Thriller ·Drama · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 9m

The Kiss Before the Mirror

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Director
James Whale
Cast
Nancy Carroll as Maria Held Frank Morgan as Paul Held Paul Lukas as Walter Bernsdorf Gloria Stuart as Lucy Bernsdorf Jean Dixon as Hilda Frey Donald Cook as Maria's Lover
Crew
Karl Freund — Director of Photography Ted J. Kent — Editor W. Franke Harling — Original Music Composer William Anthony McGuire — Screenplay Carl Laemmle Jr. — Producer
Tagline

Her secret revealed!

Synopsis

When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.

Mood & Themes
prisonjealousyloversmurderlawyervienna, austriaguiltextramarital affairpre-codeold friendsdressingcourtroom drama
Key Collaborators
James Whale Director Karl Freund Director of Photography Ted J. Kent Editor W. Franke Harling Original Music Composer William Anthony McGuire Screenplay Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer
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