Illusion in a Minor Key_
After the death of her wealthy but lonely husband, wealthy but lonely hotel owner Maria Alsbacher falls in love with a charming bandleader and singer without realizing that he is only after her money. When she decides to marry him, her son enlists the help of his tragically ill fiancée, Lydia, to unmask this man for the villain he really is.
Starring
Hildegard Knef, Sybille Schmitz, Hardy Krüger
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Illusion in a Minor Key was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
After the death of her wealthy but lonely husband, wealthy but lonely hotel owner Maria Alsbacher falls in love with a charming bandleader and singer without...
Illusion in a Minor Key is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (15)
Hildegard Knef
Lydia Bauer
Sybille Schmitz
Maria Alsbacher
Hardy Krüger
Paul Alsbacher
Nadja Tiller
Vera
Lina Carstens
Bertha
Siegfried Breuer Jr.
Kurt
Maurice Teynac
Mr. Gidou, Night Club Singer
Herbert Hübner
Dr. Bauer
Walter Janssen
Friedrich
AB
Anneliese Born
Mrs. Bauer
Lys Assia
Singer
Robert Graf
Franz
EW
Else Wolz
VA
Viktor Afritsch
RR
Rudi Risavy
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What is Illusion in a Minor Key about?
After the death of her wealthy but lonely husband, wealthy but lonely hotel owner Maria Alsbacher falls in love with a charming bandleader and singer without realizing that he is only after her money. When she decides to marry him, her son enlists the help of his tragically ill fiancée, Lydia, to unmask this man for the villain he really is.
How long is Illusion in a Minor Key?
Illusion in a Minor Key has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in Illusion in a Minor Key?
The cast of Illusion in a Minor Key includes Hildegard Knef, Sybille Schmitz, Hardy Krüger, Nadja Tiller, Lina Carstens.
GENRES (1)
Drama