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The Queen of Spades (1937)
Directed by Fyodor Otsep
Overview
Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Length 87 minutes
Actors
Marguerite Moreno | Pierre Blanchar | André Luguet | Madeleine Ozeray | Abel Jacquin | Jean Didier | Camille Bert | Raymone | Pierre Palau | Roger Legris | Nathalie Alexeeff | Madame Wormser | Pierre Finaly | Sylvain Itkine | Michèle Alfa | Colette Wilda | Gabrielle Roanne