Méphisto (1930)

Dir: Henri Debain, Georges Vinter Crime / Drama stars 2

Overview

Méphisto is a French crime film first released in 1930, directed by Henri Debain and Georges Vinter. The film is based on a novel by Arthur Bernède and stars Janine Ronceray, Jean Gabin, Viviane Elder, René Navarre and Hélène Terpsé. Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.

Synopsis

A young wealthy American is murdered on the night of his marriage to the daughter of a Swedish chemist. Investigating the case, Jacques Miral uncovers a scheme by a villain known only as Mephisto to extra a secret formula from the chemist...

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Credits

Director: Henri Debain, Georges Vinter
Script: Arthur Bernède (novel)
Photo: Julien Charmant, Paul-René Navarre, Julien Ringel
Music: Casimir Oberfeld, Charles L. Pothier
Cast: Janine Ronceray (Hilda Bergmann), Jean Gabin (Jacques Miral), Viviane Elder (Monique Aubray), René Navarre (Le professeur Bergmann), Hélène Terpsé (La femme X), Lucien Callamand (Fortuné Bidon), André Marnay (Richard), Paul Clerget (Cornelius), Fernand Godeau (Édouard), Mathilde Alberti (Madame Palmarède), France Dhélia (Fanoche), Jacques Maury (Willy Keanton), Gilbert Roland (Robert d’Arbel), Alexandre Mihalesco (Nostradamus), Louis Zellas (Le dogue de Bordeaux), Jean-Marie de l’Isle (Le juge d’instruction)
Country: France
Language: French
Runtime: 164 min; B&W

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