Film

The Transformation of Dr. Bessel

1927 · 1h 10m · Drama

Alexander Bessel is a young man in a failing marriage. His wife cheats on him, and so the outbreak of WW1 comes in handy for a change. When a young French soldier dies right in front of him, Bessel seizes the opportunity, assuming his identity.

Jakob Tiedtke

Julius Bessel

Sophie Pagay

Mrs. Bessel

Hans Stüwe

Alexander

Gertrud Eysoldt

Pelagie Trouille

Kurt Gerron

Georgakopoulos

Angelo Ferrari

Pedro de Ferrante

Rosa Valetti

Landlady of Hotel Garni

Sig Arno

Chevallier

Hermann Picha

Bookseller

Otto Wallburg

French Sergeant

Lydia Potechina

Mrs. Simonitsch

• Richard OswaldProducer · Director
• Herbert JuttkeWriter
• Georg C. KlarenWriter
• Ludwig WolffNovel
• Axel GraatkjærDirector of Photography

Release date

December 8, 1927

Status

Released

Original language

German

Runtime

1h 10m

Genres

Drama