The Transformation of Dr. Bessel

The Transformation of Dr. Bessel

70 mins | Drama | Dec. 8, 1927

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 young French soldier dies right in front of him Bessel seize the opportunity assuming his identity.

The Transformation of Dr. Bessel

70 mins | Drama | Dec. 8, 1927

The Transformation of Dr. Bessel
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 young French soldier dies right in front of him Bessel seize the opportunity assuming his identity.
Producers
Original title Dr. Bessels Verwandlung
Directors Richard Oswald
Writers Ludwig Wolff, Georg C. Klaren, Herbert Juttke

Cast

Jakob Tiedtke

as Fabrikant Julius Bessel

Sophie Pagay

as Frau Bessel

Hans Stüwe

as Alexander

Gertrud Eysoldt

as Frau Pelagie Trouille

Kurt Gerron

as Georgakopoulos

Angelo Ferrari

as Pedro de Ferrante

Sig Arno

as Chevallier

Hermann Picha

as Buchhändler

Otto Wallburg

as Sergeant

Lydia Potechina

as Frau Simonitsch