The Burning Secret (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, The Burning Secret is a drama film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. One autumn, Edgar, a 12 year old boy, spends a holiday with his mother at a plush hotel in Switzerland. His father, a busy lawyer, remains at the family home in Vienna. When he sees a stylish motorcar pull up at the hotel, Edgar wastes no time befriending its owner, an amiable dandy. The latter pays more attention to the boy’s mother than to the boy himself, and decides to use Edgar to wheedle his way into her affections. When Edgar realises he has been used, he is far from happy...
Who’s in it. The Burning Secret stars Alfred Abel as Der Mann, Hilde Wagener as Die Frau, Hans Joachim Schaufuß as Edgar and Willi Forst as Herr von Haller, Rennfahrer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Burning Secret has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burning Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Secret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Secret (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burning Secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burning Secret worth watching?
- The Burning Secret holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burning Secret?
- The Burning Secret stars Alfred Abel, Hilde Wagener, Hans Joachim Schaufuß, Willi Forst and Lucie Höflich.
- When was The Burning Secret released?
- The Burning Secret was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.