Les Trois masques (1929)
Directed by André Hugon

Drama
aka: The Three Masks

Film Synopsis

Paolo, a Corsican, is in love with Viola.  Despite being forbidden to do so because she is poor, Paolo continues to court her in secret.  When Viola becomes pregnant, her two brothers swear to avenge her honour.  During a carnival one evening, they stab Paolo and carry him back to his father, who thinks his son is only dead drunk.
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Hugon
  • Script: Charles Méré (play)
  • Cinematographer: Raymond Agnel
  • Music: Isidore de Lara
  • Cast: Renée Héribel (Viola Vescotelli), Jean Toulout (Pratti Della Corba), François Rozet (Paolo), Marcel Vibert (Vescotelli), Paul Azaïs (Le fils Vescotelli), Henri Bargin, Pierre Geay, Michel Kovachevitch, Clotilde Person, Louis Rouyer
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Aka: The Three Masks

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