Colette Darfeuil Movies
- 1934
In an attempt to boost his then-flagging career, comedian Buster Keaton starred in the 1935 French production Le Roi de Champs Elysses (released in the U.S. as Champ of the Champs Elysees). Keaton plays a dual role as fugitive American gangster Buster Garner and his look-alike, a hapless Parisian publicist named Jim LeBalafre who's been fired from his job for handing out authentic French francs instead of banknote-shaped advertising flyers. The inevitable occurs when LeBalafre is mistaken for Garner, and his phony francs are mixed up with the genuine article. At the end of the film, the "Great Stone Face" breaks into an uncharacteristic wide smile, much to the delight of casual fans but to the dismay of dyed-in-the-wool Keaton aficionados. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Buster Keaton, Paulette Dubost, (more)
- 1931
This British production was the final film of writer/producer/director Rex Ingram, who also stars; his wife Alice Terry assisted him as co-director. André Duval (Ingram) and Si Hamed (Pierre Batcheff) are both sergeants in the Spahis, the corps of Algerian native cavalry in the French Army. Duval falls in love with Si Hamed's sister Zinah (Rosita Garcia), even though an infidel's attentions to her can lead to his death. Zinah's father, Si Allal (Felipe Montes), is a Berber chieftan battling the bandit Si Amarok (Andrews Engelmann), who lusts after Zinah and plans to betray Si Allal. The Spahis defend him against the bandits, and Duval and Zinah come to terms with their feelings. When the Spahis leave, he is with them as she waves goodbye. Released in the U.S. in a 74-minute version called Love in Morocco, Baroud was also shot in a French-language version, with Duval and Zinah played by Roland Caillaux and Colette Darfeuil. ~ Nicole Gagne, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rosita Garcia, Colette Darfeuil, (more)
