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?
Credits
Black Roses Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Lilian Harvey
She was 30, 62 years old when she died
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as Tania Fedorovna |
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Esmond Knight
He was 30, 80 years old when he died
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as Pavo Collin |
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Amy Veness
She was 60, 84 years old when she died
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as Annushka |
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Robert Rendel
He was 52, 59 years old when he died
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as Prince Avarov |
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Dennis Hoey
He was 43, 67 years old when he died
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as Nikander |
Black Roses Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Paul Martin as Director. Paul Martin was 1 (28) years old when Paul Martin died
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Directing |
