The Clairvoyant (1924 film)
The Clairvoyant (French: La voyante) is a 1924 French silent drama film directed by Leon Abrams and starring Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Melchior and Harry Baur. It was based on a play by Sacha Guitry. This was the final film of the celebrated stage actress Sarah Bernhardt who died during production.[1]
| The Clairvoyant | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Leon Abrams |
| Written by | Sacha Guitry (play) |
| Starring | Sarah Bernhardt Georges Melchior Harry Baur |
| Cinematography | Raymond Agnel Alphonse Gibory |
Production company | Abdoré |
| Distributed by | Etablissements Georges Petit |
Release date | 31 October 1924 |
| Country | France |
| Languages | Silent French intertitles |
Plot
Jean is thrown out of the house by his father, a remarried politician, out of jealousy for his friendship with his mother-in-law. He finds refuge at an artist's apartment. In the same building lives a famous fortune teller that the mother-in-law just happens to consult. With her help, Jean will be able to marry his young sweetheart and his father will solve his political troubles.
Cast
- Sarah Bernhardt as Madame Gainard
- Georges Melchior as Jean Detaille
- Harry Baur as Monsieur Detaille
- Mary Marquet as Madame Detaille
- Jean-François Martial as André Renaud
- Lili Damita as Suzanne
- Pâquerette as La concierge
- Jeanne Brindeau as Madame Gainard's Double
- Sacha Guitry
- Paul Poiret as Couturier
- Philippe Richard as André Renaud
- Jean Wells
References
- Menefee p.39
Bibliography
- David W. Menefee. The First Female Stars: Women of the Silent Era. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2004.
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