The Queen of Spades (1937)
Overview
Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Cast
Marguerite Moreno
La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique)
Pierre Blanchar
Hermann
André Luguet
Iretski
Madeleine Ozeray
Lisa
Camille Bert
Pierre Palau
Roger Legris
Pierre Finaly
Sylvain Itkine
Michèle Alfa
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