Espionage (1929 film)
Espionage (French: Espionnage) is a 1929 French silent war spy film directed by Jean Choux and starring Lilian Constantini, Véra Sherbane and Thérèse Reignier.[1][2][3] It was inspired by the story of the First World War spy Louise de Bettignies active in German-occupied Belgium. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gaston David. It is also known by the longer title Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes.
| Espionage | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jean Choux |
| Written by | Jean Choux |
| Starring | Lilian Constantini Véra Sherbane Thérèse Reignier |
| Cinematography | Ganzli Walter |
Production company | Isis-Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Languages | Silent French intertitles |
Cast
- Lilian Constantini as Geneviève de Vendeville
- Véra Sherbane as Maria Vandamme
- Thérèse Reignier as Madame Estienne
- Jean Choux as L'officier allemand
- Jean Dalbe as Charles
- Edmée Colson as La contre-espionne
- Fritz Karr as Prince Galitzine
References
- Rège p.219
- Krawc p.143
- "Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes de Jean Choux (1929)". Unifrance. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
Bibliography
- Krawc, Alfred. International Directory of Cinematographers, Set- and Costume Designers in Film: France (from the beginnings to 1980). Saur, 1983.
- Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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