Ave Maria 1953 Directed by Alfred Braun

Karin Twerdy used to be an opera singer but now, in order to pay for her daughter Daniela's education in a religious school, she performs in a shady nightclub. Industrialist Dietrich Gontard, the father of Karin's school friend Christa, falls for her. But when he learns the truth about her he is outraged and rejects her. At a loss and not to stand in the way of Daniela's future, Karin chooses to disappear...

Country Germany
Production Country Germany
Language German
Spoken Language German
Gnere Drama
Production Company Divina-Film
Release Date 7 September 1953
93 mins
Cast
Zarah Leander Sängerin Karin Twerdy
Hans Stüwe Industrieller Dietrich Gontard
Marianne Hold Tochter Daniela Twerdy
Hilde Körber Schwester Benedikta
Carl Wery Dr. Melartin
Ingrid Pan Christa Gontard
Hedwig Wangel Die Oberin
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur Justizrat Dr. Rieser
Berta Drews Kerstin Melartin