Captain Fracasse (1929)
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- 92 mins
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Captain Fracasse
The first of three film versions of Theophile Gautier's popular adventure novel Le Capitaine Fracasse was co-written and directed by Alberto Cavalcanti in 1929. Pierre Blanchar essays the title character, who when first we see him is impoverished nobleman Baron de Solignac. Living a solitary existence in his crumbling ancestral castle, the Baron's existence is brightened by the visit of a travelling harlequin troupe. Falling in love with Isabella (Lien Dyers), the troupe's leading lady, the Baron joins the strolling players, assuming the stage "persona" of Captain Fracasse. In this guise, our hero performs various and sundry feats of derring-do, culminating with his rescue of Isabella from the clutches of the evil Duke de Vallombreuse. Future Hollywood screen idol Charles Boyer shows up in a choice supporting role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Captain Fracasse:
Lien Deyers also in Spies
Pierre Blanchar also in The Chess Player
Charles Boyer also in Madame de... , Arch of Triumph , Algiers , Nana , Love Affair , Is Paris Burning?
Rene Bergeron also in Pépé le Moko
Pola Illery also in Under the Roofs of Paris
Daniel Mendaille also in Casque D'Or , Nana , Lola Montès
Captain Fracasse Trivia
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