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Lifting Shadows (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1920 · Film

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Released in 1920, Lifting Shadows is a drama film directed by Léonce Perret.

What it’s about. Vania (Emmy Wehlen) is a political refugee who travels from Russia to the United States. But even in America, she is pursued by assassins known as "the Ring of Death" because she carries certain papers given to her back home by her father. She marries a man who turns out to be a drug addict, and in a heated argument, she shoots him. A young lawyer defends her, then falls in love with her.

Who’s in it. Lifting Shadows stars Emmy Wehlen as Vania, Stuart Holmes as Clifford Howard, Wyndham Standing as Hugh Mason and Julia Swayne Gordon as Countess Vera Lobanoff, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lifting Shadows page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lifting Shadows tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Lifting Shadows (1920)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lifting Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Lifting Shadows?
Lifting Shadows stars Emmy Wehlen, Stuart Holmes, Wyndham Standing, Julia Swayne Gordon and Rafael Bongini.
When was Lifting Shadows released?
Lifting Shadows was released in 1920.