The Race for Love (1925)
In 1925 what may have been the first cycling film was made, Le Roi de la Pédale starring the popular comedy actor Biscot, and with scenes shot on the Tour de France and also with Henri Decoin as a screenwriter.
Director: Maurice Champreux
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: October 16, 1925
Cast
- Georges Biscot - Fortuné Richard
- Blanche Montel - Simone Piérard
- Jean Murat - Jacquemart
- Piérard - Le directeur sportif
- Bouboule - Bouboule de gomme
- Henri-Amédée Charpentier - Le père Anatole
- Ernest-Henri Demanne - Le directeur de l'usine de cycles
- Émile Vervet - Le contremaître Bonbonne
- Henriette Clairval-Terof - La bonne de l'hôtel
- Jeanne Marie-Laurent - Maman Richard
Screenplay
- Henri Decoin (Screenplay)
- Paul Cartoux (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Léon Morizet
Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
tour de france
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Race for Love about?
- In 1925 what may have been the first cycling film was made, Le Roi de la Pédale starring the popular comedy actor Biscot, and with scenes shot on the Tour de France and also with Henri Decoin as a screenwriter.
- Who directed The Race for Love?
- The Race for Love was directed by Maurice Champreux.
- Who stars in The Race for Love?
- The Race for Love stars Georges Biscot, Blanche Montel, Jean Murat, Piérard, Bouboule, Henri-Amédée Charpentier.
- What genre is The Race for Love?
- The Race for Love is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Race for Love produced?
- The Race for Love was produced in France.