Fanatisme (1934)
Directed by Tony Lekain, Gaston Ravel

Drama

Film Synopsis

An Italian dancer, Rosine Savelli is a fervent patriot.  Consequently, she falls foul of a band of conspirators who intend to use her in an attempt on the life of the emperor Napoléon III.  The conspiracy fails and the emperor, having fallen in love with the young dancer, is convinced of her innocence.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Tony Lekain, Gaston Ravel
  • Script: Henry d'Erlanger (dialogue), Max Maurey (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Georges Raulet
  • Music: Georges Célérier, Jean Tranchant
  • Cast: Pola Negri (Rosine Savelli), Jean Yonnel (Le prince de Valnéro), Lucien Rozenberg (Napoléon III), Andrée Lafayette (L'impératrice Eugénie), Georges Flateau (Ardiotti), Pierre Richard-Willm (Marcel Besnard), Louisa de Mornand (La marquise de Contadès), Lilian Greuze (La comtesse Walewska), William Aguet (Le chambellan), Pierre Juvenet (Le duc de Morny), Gil Clary (La princesse Mathilde), Christian Argentin (Piétri), Jane de Carol, Alexandre Rignault, Marthe Sarbel, Made Sylvere, Yvonne Yma
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 80 min

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