The Woman on the Rack
| The Woman on the Rack | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert Wiene |
| Produced by |
Hermann Fellner Josef Somlo |
| Written by |
Edward Hemmerde (play) Francis Neilson (play) Arthur Bárdos |
| Starring |
Lili Damita Vladimir Gajdarov Johannes Riemann |
| Cinematography |
Otto Kanturek Bruno Timm |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Deutsche Fox |
Release dates | 13 September 1928 |
| Country | Germany |
| Language |
Silent German intertitles |
The Woman on the Rack (German: Die Frau auf der Folter) is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Lili Damita, Vladimir Gajdarov and Johannes Riemann. It was also known by the alternative title A Scandal in Paris.[1] It was based on a British play by Edward Hemmerde and Francis Neilson. The wife of a British aristocratic politician, who is neglected by her husband, resists an attempt to break them up. When her husband discovers what he mistakenly believes to be a dalliance with another man he begins divorce proceedings. Eventually the truth comes out and the couple reconcile.[2] The film was not considered one of Wiene's greatest achievements, but he was praised for directing with his usual competence while Damita's performance as Lady Admaston was hailed.[3]
Cast
In alphabetical order
- Lili Damita - Lady Admaston
- Vladimir Gajdarov
- Vivian Gibson
- Leopold Kramer
- Arthur Pusey
- Johannes Riemann
- Ferdinand von Alten
- Helene von Bolvary
References
Bibliography
- Jung, Uli & Schatzberg, Walter. Beyond Caligari: The Films of Robert Wiene. Berghahn Books, 1999.