Cast: Génia Vaury

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Pierre Renoir · Lise Delamare · Louis Jouvet · Léon Larive

Synopsis The Marseillaise (1938) is a cinematic journey inspired by the brief yet impactful Popular Front government, featuring Pierre Renoir as Louis XVI. This film, directed by Jean Renoir, offers a unique perspective from the common people, chronicling the French Revolution...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Annabella · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Louis Jouvet · Arletty

Synopsis Hôtel du Nord (1938) unfolds at a bustling family-owned hotel where a young couple, Pierre and Renée, arrive with a tragic plan. Pierre, played by Jean-Pierre Aumont, attempts to end their lives together, but his shot only wounds Renée (Annabella)....

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Harry Baur · Marcelle Chantal · Pierre Richard-Willm · Carine Nelson

Synopsis Rasputin (1938) delves into the intriguing tale of Gregory Rasputin, a Siberian mystic who captivated the royal court of the final Russian czar, Nicholas II. The film explores the enigmatic influence Rasputin wielded over the imperial family, particularly his impact...

Direction Claude Autant-Lara · Maurice Lehmann

Cast Fernandel · Michel Simon · Hélène Robert · Arletty

Synopsis Fric-Frac (1939) follows the story of Marcel, an assistant to a jeweler who finds himself in a complicated situation. His boss's domineering daughter, Renée, has her sights set on him, but Marcel's world takes a dramatic turn when he encounters...

Direction Maurice Tourneur

Cast Danielle Darrieux · John Loder · Aimé Clariond · Marie-Hélène Dasté

Synopsis Katia (1938) unfolds a tale of passion and intrigue, centering around the romantic entanglement between the powerful Tsar Alexander II and the enchanting Princess Katia. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationship, exploring the political and personal challenges...

Direction Maurice de Canonge

Cast Antonin Berval · Fernand Charpin · Colette Darfeuil · Paul Demange

Direction Henri Chomette

Cast Suzy Prim · André Luguet · Gabrielle Dorziat · Fernand Charpin

Direction Pierre Chenal

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Albert Préjean · Jany Holt · Louis Jouvet

Synopsis The Alibi (1937) unfolds in the vibrant city of Paris during 1937. The story begins with Winckler, who, after a mesmerizing telepathy performance at a music hall, takes drastic action by eliminating his adversary, Gordon, a notorious Chicago mobster. To...