The Rat (1937)
Jean Boucheron the cat burglar is the darling of the Montmartre whores--and catches the eye of slumming socialite Zelia de Chaumont, who decides to "reform" him. A complication is his lovely young ward Odile... murder and a grand courtoom scene ensue.
Director: Jack Raymond
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: November 11, 1937
Cast
- Ruth Chatterton - Zelia de Chaumont
- Anton Walbrook - Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat'
- Rène Ray - Odile Verdier
- Beatrix Lehmann - Marguerite
- Mary Clare - Mere Colline
- Felix Aylmer - Prosecuting Counsel
- Hugh Miller - Luis Stets
- Gordon McLeod - Caillard
- Frederick Culley - Judge
- Nadine March - Rose
Screenplay
- Romney Brent
- Constance Collier (Theatre Play)
- Marjorie Gaffney (Scenario Writer)
- Miles Malleson (Dialogue)
- Ivor Novello (Theatre Play)
Music: Anthony Collins
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Production: Herbert Wilcox Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cat burglar
More Films by Director: Jack Raymond
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rat about?
- Jean Boucheron the cat burglar is the darling of the Montmartre whores--and catches the eye of slumming socialite Zelia de Chaumont, who decides to "reform" him. A complication is his lovely young ward Odile... murder and a grand courtoom scene ensue.
- Who directed The Rat?
- The Rat was directed by Jack Raymond.
- Who stars in The Rat?
- The Rat stars Ruth Chatterton, Anton Walbrook, Rène Ray, Beatrix Lehmann, Mary Clare, Felix Aylmer.
- How long is The Rat?
- The Rat has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Rat?
- The Rat is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Rat produced?
- The Rat was produced in United Kingdom.