Mathilde Stangerson just married her fiance, when she heard that Larsan, her cruel former husband, whom she believed to be dead, is actually very much alive. Taking refuge to her castle, she appealed to the journalist Rouletabille to protect her.
Cinematography
Shadow-drenched castle corridors that out-Hollywood Hollywood.
Acting
Hélène Perdrière's trembling dread in every frame.
Director
Louis Daquin
Serge Reggiani
Joseph "Rouletabille"
Hélène Perdrière
Mathilde Stangerson
Lucien Nat
Robert Darzac
Michel Piccoli
Lebel
Gaston Modot
Mathieu
Marcel Herrand
Criminal Bellmayer alias Larsan
Loleh Bellon
Maid
Louis Bugette
Nurse from the hospital
Yvette Etiévant
Girl at the party at Rouletabille's
Jean Mercure
Investigating judge
Fernand René
Tramp
Mona Dol
Mrs. Baptiste
Frédéric O'Brady
Max
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