Trois cents à l'heure (1934)
Directed by Willy Rozier

Drama

Film Synopsis

Count Adrien deceives his wife not only by taking a mistress but also by passing himself off as the famous Masked Racer, who has won countless car races.  One day, the Count is forced to participate in a race, but is replaced by a drunken mechanic, who somehow manages to win the race.  The mechanic resorts to blackmail and replaces the Count in his relations with his wife and mistress.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Willy Rozier
  • Script: Victor de Cottens (play), Pierre Veber (play)
  • Cinematographer: Maurice Guillemin
  • Music: Marceau Van Hoorebecke, Jean Yatove
  • Cast: Louis Blanche, D'Ary-Brissac, Christiane Delyne, Dorville, Mona Goya, Madeleine Guitty, Georges Lannes, Andrée Lorraine, Pierre Moreno, Frederik Moriss, Starck, Odette Talazac, Georges Tréville, Janine Zorelli
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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