Espionage_(1929_film)

<i>Espionage</i> (1929 film)

Espionage (1929 film)

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.

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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

  1. [1]
    Rège p.219
  2. [2]
    Krawc p.143
  3. [3]
    "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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