The singer Saltore is accused of the murder of his wife's lover, and is sentenced to ten years' hard labour. His daughter proves his innocence when she discovers the culprit to be his wife, who wanted to end an embarrassing love affair.
Is this worth watching today? Only if you really like old French movies where people shout their feelings. If you want a fast thriller, you should probably skip this one. 🎞️ It’s a movie for people who like to see how cinema was trying to figure out sound in 1933. You’ll probably hate it if you can’t stand crackly au...
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"Is this worth watching today? Only if you really like old French movies where people shout their feelings. If you want a fast thriller, you should probably skip this one. 🎞️ It’s a movie for people who like to see how cinema was trying to figure out sound in 1933. You’ll probably hate it if you can’t stand crackly audio and stagey acting. Lucien Muratore plays Saltore, and let me tell you, that guy has a huge presence. He’s a singer, and every time he opens his mouth, it feels like the microp..."
Fred Bertrand, Alexandre Arnoux, Jean Masson
France
