Le Paradis de Satan (1938)
Directed by Félix Gandéra

Adventure
aka: Satan's Paradise

Film Synopsis

Jean Larcher is sent to the island of São Tomé by a group of financiers to purchase a plantation. To bring down the price of the plantation, Jean's employers have resorted to poisoning the trees. When he discovers this, Jean abandons his mission and instead marries a young plantation owner.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Félix Gandéra
  • Script: André Armandy (novel), Félix Gandéra (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Nicolas Hayer
  • Music: Michel Emer
  • Cast: Jean-Pierre Aumont (Jean Larcher), Jany Holt (Francesca), Pierre Renoir (Aristophélès), Marcelle Géniat (La marquise d'Amaral), Lucas Gridoux (Docteur Alcacer), Jenny Burnay (May Malestroy), André Carnège (Vasco), Jean-Max (Malestroy - le banquier), Jacques Henley (Sir Nicholas), René Génin (Le prêtre), Joe Alex, Anaclara, Jean Fay, Annie France, Mady Made
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 85 min
  • Aka: Satan's Paradise

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