Stolen Life (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Stolen Life is a drama film directed by Paul Czinner, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from the best-selling novel by K. J. Benes, A Stolen Life serves as a tour de force for German actress Elizabeth Bergner, whose husband Paul Czinner directed the film. Bergner stars as identical twins Sylvina and Martina, whose mild sibling rivalry intensifies when one of the girls tricks the other's sweetheart Alan McKenzie (Michael Redgrave) into proposing to the wrong twin.
Who’s in it. Stolen Life stars Elisabeth Bergner as Sylvina Lawrence / Martina Lawrence, Michael Redgrave as Alan MacKenzie, Wilfrid Lawson as Thomas E. Lawrence and Mabel Terry-Lewis as Aunt Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Stolen Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stolen Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stolen Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stolen Life (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stolen Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stolen Life worth watching?
- Stolen Life holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stolen Life?
- Stolen Life stars Elisabeth Bergner, Michael Redgrave, Wilfrid Lawson, Mabel Terry-Lewis and Richard Ainley.
- When was Stolen Life released?
- Stolen Life was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.