The Sinister Wish

Overview

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…

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

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