The Sinister Wish

Story

Synopsis

After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…

Director

Heinz Hilpert

Language

German

Country

Germany

Release date

5 October 1939

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Olga Tschechowa

  Feodora, Schauspielerin

• 

  Käthe Gold

  Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin

• 

  Elisabeth Flickenschildt

  Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke

• 

  Hans Holt

  Marquis Rafaél de Valentin

• 

  Ewald Balser

  Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun

• 

  Paul Dahlke

  Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter

• 

  Axel von Ambesser

  Jouet, Luftschiffer

• Franz Pfaudler

  Navarreins

• 

  Aribert Wäscher

  Vignon

• S.O. Schoening

  Auktionator

• Heinrich Troxbömker

  Jonathas, Rafaéls Diener

• Armin Schweizer

  Cordot, Notar