Black Roses (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1935, Black Roses is a drama film directed by Paul Martin, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Erkki Collin is a hunted man. The Czar’s soldiers have been close on the heels of the leader of the rebellious Finns, who have been fighting the Russian occupiers since the end of the 18th Century. His flight leads him to the chambers of the dancer Marina Feodorowna, in whose house a party is taking place at that very moment. Marina discovers the intruder, hides him from his pursuers and soon falls in love with him. But hiding Erkki forever is not an option; so she presents him as her music teacher. The swindle fails and Prince Governor Abarow, who’s long had a thing for Marina, discovers the real identity of the man, but doesn’t have him arrested.
Who’s in it. Black Roses stars Lilian Harvey as Tania Fedorovna, Willy Fritsch as Erkki Collin, Willy Birgel as Fürst Abarow and Gerhard Bienert as Niklander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Black Roses 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 Black Roses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Roses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Roses (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Roses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Roses worth watching?
- Black Roses holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Roses?
- Black Roses stars Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Willy Birgel, Gerhard Bienert and Wolf Ackva.
- When was Black Roses released?
- Black Roses was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.