Sous le casque de cuir (1932) Directed by Albert de Courville
Drama
aka: Under the Leather Helmet
Film Synopsis
During the war, on the border with Rome, a camp of airmen receives a
visit from an attractive woman spy who has been charged with killing a
treacherous officer. She succeeds in her mission with the help of
a French captain who falls in love with her and marries her.
Cast:Pierre Richard-Willm (Le capitaine Sourvian),
Gina Manès (Florica Romanescu),
Gaston Modot (Le capitaine Simianoff),
Marie Barge (Helena),
Pierre Nay (Le Lt. des Roseaux),
Raymond Destac (Sudek),
Max Lerel (Reynier),
George Rigaud (Le Lt. Beaufort),
Petitjean (Le Lt. Vintilla),
Henri Lévêque (Le Lt. Stream),
De Kerstrat (Le Col. Philipesti),
Dubreuil (Le Lt. Pola Vaccis),
René Donnio,
Rigatto
Country: France / UK
Language: French / English
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 95 min; B&W
Aka:Under the Leather Helmet
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