The Queen of Spades (1937)
Horror · Drama · History · Fantasy
Overview
Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Cast
- Marguerite Moreno as La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique)
- Pierre Blanchar as Hermann
- André Luguet as Iretski
- Madeleine Ozeray as Lisa
- Abel Jacquin as Prince Tomski
- Jean Didier as Marumoff
- Camille Bert
- Raymone
- Pierre Palau
- Roger Legris