Rivaux de la piste (1933)
Directed by Serge de Poligny

Drama

Film Synopsis

Willy Streblow has one passion in life, cycling, but he is poor.  He agrees to take part in a race sponsored by the factories belonging to the rich Gina Stern.  He wins the competition and a contract which allows him to marry Hanni, the daughter of a bicycle seller.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Serge de Poligny
  • Script: Philipp Lothar Mayring, Friedrich Zeckendorf, Fred A. Angermayer (story), Paul Colline (dialogue), Marc-Hély (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Werner Bohne, Werner Brandes
  • Music: Hans-Otto Borgmann
  • Cast: Albert Préjean (Willy Streblow), Suzet Maïs (Gina Stern), Jim Gérald (Spengler), Alexandre Dréan (Paradis), Jeannette Ferney (Hanni Spengler), Raymond Aimos (Alex), Bill Bocket (Émile), Jean Brunier (Un coureur), Jesús Castro Blanco (Le manager), Georges Colin (Stern), Paulette Dubost (L'amie de Hanni Spengler), Jacques Dumesnil (Banz), Fernand Fabre (Lissmann), Madeleine Guitty (Mme Streblow), Pierre Labry (Wagmüller), Pierre Lugan (Paradis fils), Marc-Hély (Donath), Gabriel Marcillac (Un coureur), Jean Mercanton (Gusti), Jeanne Pierson (Mme Brennecke)
  • Country: Germany
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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