The Temporary Widow_
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.
Starring
Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Temporary Widow was released 96 years ago in 1930.
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,...
The Temporary Widow is a Comedy, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (9)
Lilian Harvey
Kitty Kellermann
Laurence Olivier
Peter Bille
Athole Stewart
President of the Court of Justice
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Gillian Dean
Witness Anny Sedal
Frank Stanmore
Witness Kulicke
Felix Aylmer
Public Prosecutor
Frederick Lloyd
Counsel for the Defense
Henry Caine
Councillor Lindberg
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Danchell E. Hambro
Foreman of the Jury
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What is The Temporary Widow about?
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.
How long is The Temporary Widow?
The Temporary Widow has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in The Temporary Widow?
The cast of The Temporary Widow includes Lilian Harvey, Laurence Olivier, Athole Stewart, Gillian Dean, Frank Stanmore.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Mystery
