The Big House

1931 1h 35m FR

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★7.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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French-language version of "The Big House" (MGM, 1930), with Charles Boyer in Chester Morris's role, filmed by MGM parallel to the English-speaking version, at a time when good subtitles weren't yet in use.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charles Boyer
Fred Morgan
André Berley
Butch
André Burgère
Kent Harvey
Mona Goya
Anna Harvey
Georges Mauloy
Prison Director
Rolla Norman
Chief Guard
Geymond Vital
Dokey
Émile Chautard
Pop

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pál Fejős
Writers: Frances Marion, Yves Mirande
Languages: French
Countries: United States of America, France

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ERA

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95 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, France.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Charles Boyer and André Berley and André Burgère carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0130233 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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

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The take

Pál Fejős directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, France. Dialogue in French.

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195 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, France.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Charles Boyer and André Berley and André Burgère carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0130233 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.