The House of Mystery (1923)
Julien Villandrit is the owner of the estate of Les Basses-Bruyères and its textile factory, where the manager is his childhood friend Corradin. Julien marries his neighbour Régine, unaware that Corradin also loves her. Julien is sent to gaol for a murder actually committed by Corradin. The only witness to the truth is the woodsman Rudeberg and Corradin buys his silence by paying for the education of his son Pascal. Julien's struggle to clear his name and to rescue Régine and their daughter Christiane from Corradin's scheming extends over many years and faces many setbacks.
Director: Alexandre Volkoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 383 min
Release Date: January 2, 1923
Cast
- Ivan Mosjoukine - Julien Villandrit
- Charles Vanel - Henri Corradin
- Hélène Darly - Régine de Bettigny
- Francine Mussey - Christiane
- Claude Benedict - Général de Bettigny
- Gilbert Dacheux - Urbain
- Simone Genevois - Christiane enfant
- Sylvia Gray - Marjorie
- Fabien Haziza - Pascal enfant
- Pierre Hot - Il sostituto
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nikolai Toporkoff, Joseph-Louis Mundwiller
Production: Albatros, Ermolieff-Cinéma
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Alexandre Volkoff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Mystery about?
- Julien Villandrit is the owner of the estate of Les Basses-Bruyères and its textile factory, where the manager is his childhood friend Corradin. Julien marries his neighbour Régine, unaware that Corradin also loves her. Julien is sent to gaol for a murder actually committed by Corradin. The only witness to the truth is the woodsman Rudeberg and Corradin buys his silence by paying for the education of his son Pascal. Julien's struggle to clear his name and to rescue Régine and their daughter Christiane from Corradin's scheming extends over many years and faces many setbacks.
- Who directed The House of Mystery?
- The House of Mystery was directed by Alexandre Volkoff.
- Who stars in The House of Mystery?
- The House of Mystery stars Ivan Mosjoukine, Charles Vanel, Hélène Darly, Francine Mussey, Claude Benedict, Gilbert Dacheux.
- How long is The House of Mystery?
- The House of Mystery has a runtime of 6h 23m (383 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Mystery?
- The House of Mystery is a Drama film.
- Where was The House of Mystery produced?
- The House of Mystery was produced in France.