L'Étoile de Valencia

1933 1h 28m FR

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Because a sailor once told Pedro Savedra his wife, Marion, cheated on him, he left her. Learning later that it was nothing but a practical joke, Pedro decides to find her and win her back. He finally traces her in Palma de Mallorca, where she has become a cabaret singer. To set her free, he needs money and accepts a job. But Palesco, the nightclub owner, does not agree to let Marion go and will not shy about throwing a wrench in the gears.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Gabin
Pedro Savedra
Brigitte Helm
Marion Savedra
Joe Alex
Diego
Paule Andral
Elinor
Thomy Bourdelle
Captain Mendoza
Lucien Dayle
Palesco, le patron du cabaret
Pierre Labry
José
Pierre Sergeol
Beppo, un matelot

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Serge de Poligny
Writers: Fritz Zeckendorf, Jean Galtier-Boissière, Axel Rudolph
Languages: French

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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93 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Jean Gabin and Brigitte Helm and Joe Alex carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0170861 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Serge de Poligny directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
293 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Jean Gabin and Brigitte Helm and Joe Alex carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0170861 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.