The Fleeing Dead (1936)
Two second-rate, hammy actors, Hector Trignol and Achille Baluchet, come up with a fake murder story to draw attention to themselves. Baluchet is to kill Trignol, who will temporarily disappear then reappear, as if by magic, during the trial. But things don't go according to plan.
Director: André Berthomieu
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 2, 1936
Cast
- Jules Berry - Hector Trignol
- Michel Simon - Achille Baluchet
- Marie Glory - Marie 'Myra' Dupont
- Fernande Albany - Olga Stefany
- Gaston Mauger - Theater director
- Gabrielle Fontan - Concierge
- Paul Gury - Ivan
- Claire Gérard - Madame Irma
- Paul Faivre - Guardian
- Jean Diéner
Screenplay
- Paul Gury (Screenplay)
Production: Films Roger Richebé
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: André Berthomieu
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fleeing Dead about?
- Two second-rate, hammy actors, Hector Trignol and Achille Baluchet, come up with a fake murder story to draw attention to themselves. Baluchet is to kill Trignol, who will temporarily disappear then reappear, as if by magic, during the trial. But things don't go according to plan.
- Who directed The Fleeing Dead?
- The Fleeing Dead was directed by André Berthomieu.
- Who stars in The Fleeing Dead?
- The Fleeing Dead stars Jules Berry, Michel Simon, Marie Glory, Fernande Albany, Gaston Mauger, Gabrielle Fontan.
- How long is The Fleeing Dead?
- The Fleeing Dead has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Fleeing Dead?
- The Fleeing Dead is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Fleeing Dead produced?
- The Fleeing Dead was produced in France.