La Terre qui meurt (1926)
Directed by Jean Choux

Drama
aka: The Land That Dies

Film Synopsis

An old farmer and father of five children struggles against misfortune.  One of his children is seriously ill.  Another, André, now lives abroad after his military service to avoid having to help with the family debts.  The farmer's daughter Rousille is in love with another countryman, who offers the family its one ray of hope...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Choux
  • Cast: Madeleine Renaud, Thérèse Reignier, Jean Dehelly, Georges Melchior, Gilbert Dalleu, Raymond Gitenet
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White / Silent
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Aka: The Land That Dies

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