The Temporary Widow

This simple German comedy would probably have been completely forgotten had it not had the distinction of being the film in which Olivier made his cinematic debut. Harvey is married to Olivier, a painter who creates futuristic works. His career is going nowhere when suddenly he "drowns" in a boating accident. Harvey is accused of his murder, but a man confesses to the crime. While Harvey dines with her lawyers to celebrate her exoneration, Olivier turns up. He was the confessed murderer, also the putative victim, and now, having shaved his beard, he no longer needs to be missing. He and Harvey had concocted the entire scheme in order to make Olivier a name--and thu...