The Affair Blum (1948)
"Affaire Blum" (original title)

This early postwar suspense story, based on a well-known 1926 murder trial with Dreyfus-loke overtones also represents an East German reflection on Nazism. Dr. Blum, a Jewish manufacturer ... See full summary »

Director:

Erich Engel

Writer:

Robert A. Stemmle

Stars:

Hans Christian Blech, Ernst Waldow, Paul Bildt

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hans Christian Blech	...	Karlheinz Gabler
Ernst Waldow	...	Kriminalkommissar Schwerdtfeger
Paul Bildt	...	Untersuchungsrichter Konrat
Karin Evans	...	Sabine Blum
Helmuth Rudolph	...	Wilschinsky - Regierungspräsident
Alfred Schieske	...	Kriminalkommissar Otto Bonte
Gisela Trowe	...	Christina Burman
Kurt Ehrhardt	...	Dr. Jakob Blum
Gerhard Bienert	...	Karl Bremer
Herbert Hübner	...	Langerichtsdirektor Hecht
Friedrich Maurer	...	Rechtsanwalt Dr. Gerhard Wormser
Klaus Becker	...	Hans Fischer - Gutsvolontär
Arno Paulsen	...	Wilhelm Platzer
Hilde Adolphi	...	Alma - das 'süße' Mädchen
Maly Delschaft	...	Anna Platzer

Storyline

This early postwar suspense story, based on a well-known 1926 murder trial with Dreyfus-loke overtones also represents an East German reflection on Nazism. Dr. Blum, a Jewish manufacturer living in Germany, is falsely accused of killing his booker. Even when the real killer's identity becomes evident, the state prosecutor refuses to accept Blum's innocence. The film explores German reaction to the trial and investigates the relationship between the legal system, antisemitism, and fascism, providing insight into the historical context that allowed Nazism to flourish.

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Plot Keywords:

anti semitism

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

3 December 1948 (Germany)

Also Known As:

The Affair Blum

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deutsche Film (DEFA), Deutsche Film AG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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