The Gallery of Monsters (1924)
The whimsical Riquet's has kidnapped and married a well-born young girl, Ralda. They travel around Spain performing their act in a circus but Ralda's beauty arouses the director's lust. Furious at being rejected, he opens a lion's cage during Ralda's act, leaving her seriously injured. With Ralda's family on their trail, the young people set off to find a better life elsewhere.
Director: Jaque Catelain
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 23, 1924
Cast
- Jaque Catelain - Riquet's
- Lois Moran - Ralda / Ofélia
- Jean Murat - Sveti
- Claire Prélia - Mme Violette
- Lili Samuel - Pirouette
- Yvonneck - Le premier dompteur
- Florence Martin - Flossie
- Jean-Paul Le Tarare - Stryx
- Philippe Hériat - La géante
- Rosar - Tamer
Screenplay
- Eric Allatine (Screenplay)
- Eric Allatine (Novel)
Cinematography: Jimmy Berliet, Amédée Morrin
Production: Atlántida Films, Cinégraphic
Country: Spain, France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
circus, silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gallery of Monsters about?
- The whimsical Riquet's has kidnapped and married a well-born young girl, Ralda. They travel around Spain performing their act in a circus but Ralda's beauty arouses the director's lust. Furious at being rejected, he opens a lion's cage during Ralda's act, leaving her seriously injured. With Ralda's family on their trail, the young people set off to find a better life elsewhere.
- Who directed The Gallery of Monsters?
- The Gallery of Monsters was directed by Jaque Catelain.
- Who stars in The Gallery of Monsters?
- The Gallery of Monsters stars Jaque Catelain, Lois Moran, Jean Murat, Claire Prélia, Lili Samuel, Yvonneck.
- How long is The Gallery of Monsters?
- The Gallery of Monsters has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Gallery of Monsters?
- The Gallery of Monsters is a Drama film.
- Where was The Gallery of Monsters produced?
- The Gallery of Monsters was produced in Spain, France.