Drama · Germany · 1927 · 1h 10m

The Transformation of Dr. Bessel

Dr. Bessels Verwandlung

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Director
Richard Oswald
Cast
Jakob Tiedtke as Fabrikant Julius Bessel Sophie Pagay as Frau Bessel Hans Stüwe as Alexander Gertrud Eysoldt as Frau Pelagie Trouille Kurt Gerron as Georgakopoulos Angelo Ferrari as Pedro de Ferrante
Crew
Axel Graatkjær — Director of Photography Herbert Juttke — Writer Georg C. Klaren — Writer Ludwig Wolff — Novel Richard Oswald — Producer
Synopsis

Alexander Bessel is a young man in a failing marriage. His wife cheats on him, and so the outbreak of WW1 comes in handy for a change. When young French soldier dies right in front of him Bessel seize the opportunity assuming his identity.

Key Collaborators
Richard Oswald Director Axel Graatkjær Director of Photography Herbert Juttke Writer Georg C. Klaren Writer Ludwig Wolff Novel Richard Oswald Producer
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