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The Unknown

7.519361h 25mMovieDrama

The body of an unknown beautiful woman is fished out of the river and leaves the policemen wondering what drove the girl to such a grisly fate. The film then flashes back to months before, showing the torrid love affair between a young…

DirectorFrank Wisbar
WriterFrank Wisbar

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Cast · Directed by Frank Wisbar

SSSybille Schmitz
Sybille Schmitz
Madeleine
JGJean Galland
Jean Galland
Thomas Bentick
IA
Ilse Abel
Evelyn - seine Braut
EJEdwin Jürgensen
Edwin Jürgensen
Ministerialrat van Altendorf
FSF. W. Schröder-Schrom
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
Gieseking - Großindustrieller
AM
Aribert Mog
Gerhard - sein Sohn
LSLotte Spira
Lotte Spira
Hausdame bei Bentick
KPKarl Platen
Karl Platen
Diener bei Platen
KSKarl Stepanek
Karl Stepanek
Manager at Regina's
KL
Karin Luesebrink
Tanzmädchen
HS
Herbert Spalke
Radio Mann
CK
Charlie Kracker
Ein Dieb

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The Unknown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Unknown?

The Unknown isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Unknown on Netflix?

No, The Unknown is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Unknown on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Unknown for free?

The Unknown isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Unknown?

The Unknown hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 31, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.