The Transformation of Dr. Bessel (1927)
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.
Director: Richard Oswald
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Jakob Tiedtke as Fabrikant Julius Bessel |
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Sophie Pagay as Frau Bessel |
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Hans Stüwe as Alexander |
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Gertrud Eysoldt as Frau Pelagie Trouille |
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Kurt Gerron as Georgakopoulos |
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Angelo Ferrari as Pedro de Ferrante |
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Rosa Valetti as |
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Sig Arno as Chevallier |
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Hermann Picha as Buchhändler |
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Otto Wallburg as Sergeant |
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Lydia Potechina as Frau Simonitsch |
| Art | Franz Seemann | Art Direction |
| Writing | Ludwig Wolff | Novel |
| Writing | Herbert Juttke | Writer |
| Writing | Georg C. Klaren | Writer |
| Production | Richard Oswald | Producer |
| Directing | Richard Oswald | Director |
| Camera | Axel Graatkjær | Director of Photography |