Black Roses - 1935

Erkki Collin is a hunted man. The Czar’s soldiers have been close on the heels of the leader of the rebellious Finns, who have been fighting the Russian occupiers since the end of the 18th Century. His flight leads him to the chambers of the dancer Marina Feodorowna, in whose house a party is taking place at that very moment. Marina discovers the intruder, hides him from his pursuers and soon falls in love with him. But hiding Erkki forever is not an option; so she presents him as her music teacher. The swindle fails and Prince Governor Abarow, who’s long had a thing for Marina, discovers the real identity of the man, but doesn’t have him arrested.

93min
1935
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Lilian Harvey profile pictureLilian HarveyTania Fedorovna
Willy Fritsch profile pictureWilly FritschErkki Collin
Willy Birgel profile pictureWilly BirgelFürst Abarow

About Black Roses

Black Roses Overview

Erkki Collin is a hunted man. The Czar’s soldiers have been close on the heels of the leader of the rebellious Finns, who have been fighting the Russian occupiers since the end of the 18th Century. His flight leads him to the chambers of the dancer Marina Feodorowna, in whose house a party is taking place at that very moment. Marina discovers the intruder, hides him from his pursuers and soon falls in love with him. But hiding Erkki forever is not an option; so she presents him as her music teacher. The swindle fails and Prince Governor Abarow, who’s long had a thing for Marina, discovers the real identity of the man, but doesn’t have him arrested.

Runtime: 93min

Extra details

Original Title: Schwarze Rosen
Original Language: German
Directed By: Paul Martin
Production Companies
UFA