Saint Joan the Maid (1929)
This relatively straightforward dramatic biography was one of two films commissioned to honor Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her death, but it was soon undeservedly relegated to obscurity in favor of Carl Dreyer's triumphant 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'. The comparison is unfair: Dreyer was an artist, but director Marco de Gastyne certainly proved himself a distinguished craftsman, and his emphasis on the Maid of Orléans early life in Domrémy serves as a picturesque, matching bookend to Dreyer's impassioned courtroom drama.
Director: Marco de Gastyne
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: April 29, 1929
Cast
- Simone Genevois - Jeanne d'Arc
- Fernand Mailly - La Hire
- Georges Paulais - Nicolas Loyseleur
- Jean Debucourt - Charles VII
- Philippe Hériat - Gilles de Rays
- Gaston Modot - Lord Glasdall
- Daniel Mendaille - Lord Talbot
- Jean-Louis Allibert
- François Viguier
- Genica Athanasiou
Screenplay
Music: Marc Delmas, Henri Février
Cinematography: Gaston Brun
Production: Rapid Film, Pathé-Natan
Country: Germany, France
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Themes
Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
revolution, joan of arc
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saint Joan the Maid about?
- This relatively straightforward dramatic biography was one of two films commissioned to honor Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her death, but it was soon undeservedly relegated to obscurity in favor of Carl Dreyer's triumphant 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'. The comparison is unfair: Dreyer was an artist, but director Marco de Gastyne certainly proved himself a distinguished craftsman, and his emphasis on the Maid of Orléans early life in Domrémy serves as a picturesque, matching bookend to Dreyer's impassioned courtroom drama.
- Who directed Saint Joan the Maid?
- Saint Joan the Maid was directed by Marco de Gastyne.
- Who stars in Saint Joan the Maid?
- Saint Joan the Maid stars Simone Genevois, Fernand Mailly, Georges Paulais, Jean Debucourt, Philippe Hériat, Gaston Modot.
- How long is Saint Joan the Maid?
- Saint Joan the Maid has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Saint Joan the Maid?
- Saint Joan the Maid is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Saint Joan the Maid produced?
- Saint Joan the Maid was produced in Germany, France.
- What are the themes of Saint Joan the Maid?
- The themes of Saint Joan the Maid include: Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.