The Queen of Spades (1937)
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.
Released: Jul 01, 1937
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genre: Horror, Drama, History, Fantasy
Stars: Marguerite Moreno, Pierre Blanchar, André Luguet, Madeleine Ozeray, Abel Jacquin, Jean Didier
Crew: Fyodor Otsep (Director), Fyodor Otsep (Screenplay), Bernard Zimmer (Dialogue), Alexander Pushkin (Original Story), Karol Rathaus (Music), Georges Friedland (Editor)
