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Black Roses

Black Roses

December 13, 1936 (88 years ago)

Overview

Released in Germany as Schwarze Rosen, Black Roses represented the return to UFA studios of British musical comedy favorite Lillian Harvey, after several years in Hollywood. The delectable Harvey plays a Russian ballerina, stranded in turn-of-the-century Finland. She falls in love with sculptor Esmond Knight, a political dissident with a price on his head. To save Knight, Harvey spends the night with Tsarist governor Robert Rendel. The story is based on the real-life ballerina Marina Feodorovna, who ended up sacrificing her life on behalf of her lover. Black Roses was filmed in three languages: German, French and English; the English version was originally titled Did I Betray?

ActorAge thenAge now
Lilian Harvey

Lilian Harvey

Tania Fedorovna

Birthday: January 19, 1906

30 July 27, 1968 (62)
Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Pavo Collin

Birthday: May 4, 1906

30 February 23, 1987 (80)
Robert Rendel

Robert Rendel

Prince Avarov

Birthday: -

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Dennis Hoey

Dennis Hoey

Nikander

Birthday: March 29, 1893

43 July 25, 1960 (67)
Amy Veness

Amy Veness

Annushka

Birthday: February 25, 1876

60 September 22, 1960 (84)
Henry Wolston

Henry Wolston

Police Chief

Birthday: -

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Beatrice Munro

Beatrice Munro

Maid

Birthday: -

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