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The Citadel of Silence (1937)

Directed by Marcel L'Herbier

Overview

During the students ’ rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it’s her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.

Length 98 minutes

Actors

Annabella | Pierre Renoir | Bernard Lancret | Gilberte Géniat | Pauline Carton | Pierre Alcover | Paul Amiot | Mady Berry | Henry Darbray | Jeanne Fusier-Gir | Claire Gérard | Fabien Loris | Georges Melchior | Marthe Mellot | André Nox | Marguerite Pierry | Philippe Richard | Georges Saillard | José Squinquel | Lucas Gridoux | Alexandre Rignault | Pierre Larquey