Guy Rolfe is "Major Lawrence" (another one), who sees a portrait of a young girl at a London art gallery and is enthralled. On further investigation he discovers from her refugee father - who recognises his long lost child from her picture - that she is a Jewish lady and is probably still in a post-war settlement camp somewhere in Germany. He sets off to track her down, discovering when he does find her that she…
Portrait from Life (1948)
A psychological thriller, a captivating mystery, a tender love story - all brilliantly COMBINED INTO ONE EXCITING MOTION PICTURE
A British army officer becomes fascinated by the portrait of a young woman. He travels to Germany to find her, only to discover that she is suffering from amnesia.
Top Cast
Mai Zetterling
Lidia
Robert Beatty
Campbell Reid
Guy Rolfe
Major Lawrence
Herbert Lom
Fritz Kottler Hendlemann
Patrick Holt
Ferguson
Arnold Marlé
Professor Franz Menzel
Sybille Binder
Eitel Hendlemann
Thora Hird
Mrs. Skinner
Gerard Heinz
Heine
Yvonne Owen
Helen
George Thorpe
Brigadier
Philo Hauser
Hans Ackermann
John Blythe
Johnnie
Cyril Chamberlain
Supervisor
Betty Lynne
Interpreter
Nelly Arno
Anna Skutetsky
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FAQ about Portrait from Life
What is Portrait from Life about?
A British army officer becomes fascinated by the portrait of a young woman. He travels to Germany to find her, only to discover that she is suffering from amnesia.
When was Portrait from Life released?
Portrait from Life was released in 1948.
What genres does Portrait from Life belong to?
Portrait from Life is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance.
Who stars in Portrait from Life?
The cast of Portrait from Life includes Mai Zetterling, Robert Beatty, Guy Rolfe, Herbert Lom, Patrick Holt.