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The Temporary Widow

1930

84 minutes

ComedyMystery

Overview

Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.

Top Cast

Lilian Harvey headshot

Lilian Harvey

Kitty Kellermann

Laurence Olivier headshot

Laurence Olivier

Peter Bille

Athole Stewart headshot

Athole Stewart

President of the Court of Justice

Gillian Dean headshot

Gillian Dean

Witness Anny Sedal

Frank Stanmore headshot

Frank Stanmore

Witness Kulicke

Felix Aylmer headshot

Felix Aylmer

Public Prosecutor

Frederick Lloyd headshot

Frederick Lloyd

Counsel for the Defense

Henry Caine headshot

Henry Caine

Councillor Lindberg

Danchell E. Hambro headshot

Danchell E. Hambro

Foreman of the Jury