The Kidnapping (1934)

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Hans has killed the dog of Firmin, a shepherd. Wild with rage, Firmin kidnaps Elsi, Hans' fiancée and locks her up at his home. Hans, a peddler, vows to find the missing girl. This is what he does and he manages, with the help of Mânu, the village idiot, to give Elsi a letter. On seeing her, the changeling falls in love at first sight with the young woman. Elsi soon realizes that Mânu can become her instrument of vengeance.

Director: Dimitri Kirsanoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur Honegger, Arthur Hoérée
Cinematography: Nikolai Toporkoff, Oskar Schnirch
Editing: Arthur Hoérée, Mario Nalpas
Production: Mentor-Film
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Dimitri Kirsanoff
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kidnapping about?
Hans has killed the dog of Firmin, a shepherd. Wild with rage, Firmin kidnaps Elsi, Hans' fiancée and locks her up at his home. Hans, a peddler, vows to find the missing girl. This is what he does and he manages, with the help of Mânu, the village idiot, to give Elsi a letter. On seeing her, the changeling falls in love at first sight with the young woman. Elsi soon realizes that Mânu can become her instrument of vengeance.
Who directed The Kidnapping?
The Kidnapping was directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff.
Who stars in The Kidnapping?
The Kidnapping stars Dita Parlo, Geymond Vital, Jeanne Marie-Laurent, Auguste Bovério, Dyk Rudens, Hans Kaspar Ilg.
How long is The Kidnapping?
The Kidnapping has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Kidnapping?
The Kidnapping is a Drama film.
Where was The Kidnapping produced?
The Kidnapping was produced in France, Switzerland.