The Woman One Longs For
1929 · 76 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama
After a chance meeting at a train station, Henry and Stascha, unhappy with their circumstances, are determined to leave and be together.
Directed by Curtis Bernhardt · Written by Ladislaus Vajda
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Oskar Sima Charles Leblanc -
Marlene Dietrich Stascha -
Fritz Kortner Dr. Karoff -
Frida Richard Mme. Leblanc -
Uno Henning Henry Leblanc -
Karl Etlinger Poitrier -
Bruno Ziener Diener - E Edith Edwards Angela Poitrier
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