Cast: Camille Bardou

Direction Ivan Mozzhukhin

Cast Ivan Mozzhukhin · Nathalie Lissenko · Nicolas Koline · Camille Bardou

Synopsis Le brasier ardent (1923) follows the story of a woman known as "Elle" and her affluent industrialist husband, whose relationship is strained. While Elle appreciates her husband's indulgence, she questions his genuine affection. Meanwhile, her husband is plagued by jealousy,...

Direction Jean Epstein

Cast Ivan Mozzhukhin · François Viguier · Nathalie Lissenko · Alexiane

Synopsis The Lion of the Moguls (1924) unfolds in the realm of the Moguls, where Prince Roundghito-Sing, a young and dashing palace officer, becomes enamored with Zemgali, a princess held captive and desired by the Grand Khan. To escape the dangerous...

Direction Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Lucien Bataille · Camille Bardou · Henri Gouget · Madeleine Grandjean

Synopsis Balaoo the Demon Baboon (S) (1913) follows the tale of an ape, transformed into a near-human form by Dr. Coriolis and named 'Balaoo'. Enamored by the allure of Dr. Coriolis' niece, Madeleine, Balaoo's curiosity leads him astray, resulting in various...

Direction Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Josette Andriot · Henri Gouget · Camille Bardou · Karlmos

Direction Jean Epstein

Cast Nathalie Lissenko · Genica Missirio · Camille Bardou · Sylviane de Castillo

Synopsis The Poster (1924) tells the poignant tale of a mother who, in a bid to gain publicity, sells a photograph of her daughter to the media. Tragically, the daughter passes away unexpectedly, leaving the mother in a state of despair....

Direction Henri Pouctal

Cast Gabrielle Réjane · Albert Dieudonné · Barbier · Camille Bardou

Direction Yakov Protazanov

Cast Ivan Mozzhukhin · Valentine Dark · Nathalie Lissenko · Dimitri Buchowetzki

Synopsis A Narrow Escape (1920) follows the story of the Marquis de Granier, who is determined to steer his son Charles away from his current romantic involvement and towards a more suitable union. Octave, Charles' younger brother, attempts to assist but...

Direction René Jayet

Cast Suzanne Talba · Camille Bardou · Gilbert Périgneaux · Gaby Dary

Direction Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Charles Krauss · André Liabel · Marcel Vibert · Cécile Guyon

Synopsis The Great Mine Disaster (1912) marks a significant shift for director Victorin Jasset, who transitioned from fantastical and spectacular themes to a more realistic approach. This film is the first of two adaptations based on the works of Émile Zola,...

Direction Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Josette Andriot · Lucien Bataille · Charles Krauss · Henri Gouget

Synopsis Protéa (1913) is the final cinematic work by Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset, a trailblazer in the early days of French cinema. The narrative centers around a daring female spy, an agile Mata-Hari figure, portrayed by Jasset's frequent collaborator, Josette Andriot. Andriot's character...

Direction Jean Epstein

Cast Nathalie Lissenko · Jean Angelo · Camille Bardou · Pierre Batcheff

Direction Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Josette Andriot · Henri Gouget · Camille Bardou · Karlmos

Synopsis Bandits en automobile - Épisode 1: La bande de l'auto grise (S) (1912) is a notable early French film directed by Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset, who tragically passed away in 1913 at the age of 51. Jasset, a pioneer in French cinema,...

Direction Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Alexandre Arquillière · Charles Krauss · André Liabel · Josette Andriot

Synopsis Zigomar versus Nick Carter (1912) is a gripping crime film that centers around the intense confrontation between the notorious criminal Zigomar and his gang, and the renowned master detective, Nick Carter. The story unfolds as Nick Carter is tasked with...