Beware of Pity
1946 · 102 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Romance
A paraplegic baroness mistakes a man's pity for love - and tragedy ensues.
Directed by Maurice Elvey · Written by Elizabeth Baron
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Lilli Palmer Baroness Edith de Kekesfalva -
Albert Lieven Lt. Anton Marek -
Cedric Hardwicke Dr. Albert Condor -
Gladys Cooper Mrs. Klara Condor -
Linden Travers Ilona Domansky -
Ernest Thesiger Baron Emil de Kekesfalva -
Emrys Jones Lt. Joszi Molnar -
Ralph Truman Maj. Sandor Balinkay -
Fritz Wendhausen Josef -
John Salew Col. Franz Bubencic -
Freda Jackson Gypsy - G Gerhard Kempinski Mayor Jan Nivak
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