Rouletabille chez les bohémiens (1923) Directed by Henri Fescourt
Crime / Adventure / Drama
Film Synopsis
An adventurer steals an ancient book from a tribe of Bohemians so that he can make a fortune
selling precious stones. His aim is to impress the beautiful Odette into marrying
him, but she is already engaged - to Jean. The ever-resourceful detective Rouletabille
responds to the call of his friend Jean to foil the scheme and resolve a dangerous intrigue
with the Bohemians....
Cast: Gabriel de Gravone (Rouletabille),
Édith Jéhanne (Odette de Lavardens), Romuald Joubé (Andréa),
Jean Dehelly (Jean de Santierne), Joë Hamman (Hubert de Lauriac),
Suzanne Talba (Calliste),
Steyaert (Le vielle Zina),
Louis Monfils (Le juge d'instruction),
Ayra-Ben-Thar (La danseuse aux boas)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White / Silent
Runtime: 90 min
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