The Woman on the Rack (1928)
September 12, 1928Release Date
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Cast & Crew.

Lili Damita
Lady Admaston

Vladimir Gajdarov

Vivian Gibson

Leopold Kramer

Arthur Pusey

Johannes Riemann

Ferdinand von Alten

Helene von Bolváry
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Release DateSeptember 12, 1928
Original NameDie Frau auf der Folter
StatusReleased
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The Woman on the Rack (German: Die Frau auf der Folter) is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Lili Damita, Vladimir Gajdarov, and Johannes Riemann. It was also known by the alternative title A Scandal in Paris. It was based on a British play by Edward Hemmerde and Francis Neilson. The wife of a British aristocratic politician, who is neglected by her husband, resists an attempt to break them up. When her husband discovers what he mistakenly believes to be a dalliance with another man he begins divorce proceedings. Eventually the truth comes out and the couple reconcile. The film was not considered one of Wiene's greatest achievements, but he was praised for directing with his usual competence while Damita's performance as Lady Admaston was hailed.