A wealthy financier fatally wounds himself while handling a dagger. Before dying, he leaves a private letter to his lawyer accusing his wife. It is the financier's son who becomes the suspect. In love with the young woman, the lawyer is torn between duty and love.
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Louise Lagrange
Renée de Pernois
Known for
The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris
Max Maxudian
Monsieur de Pernois
Known for
La Roue
Pierre Maudru
Alexandre Ryder
Marcel Vibert
Pierre de Quenay
Also in
Occult Forces
Moulin Rouge
Ginette Gaubert
Stenographer
Known for
Carnival in Flanders
Pierre Etchepare
Secretary
Also in
Lady Killer
Champions of France
Pierre Nay
Roger
Known for
The Rules of the Game
Paul Azaïs
Known for
Les Misérables
The Earrings of Madame de...
Alexandre Ryder Director · Pierre Maudru Writer Jean d'Eaubonne Production designer
First release June 6, 1930 · Produced in France · Production Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
Production
Les Etablissements Jacques Haïk
Production
Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
Production
France
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Original language
French
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French
Release dates
France · June 6, 1930
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No release date listed for United States.
Portugal
April 22, 1931
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