Sacrifice of Honor (1935)
Before the Battle is the English-language title of this espionage melodrama. The first half of the film takes place aboard a French cruising ship, steaming through dangerous waters during WWI. Among the passengers is heroine Jeanne (Annabella), who was once in love with first-officer D'Artelles (Robert Vidalin) but he now seems strangely preoccupied. It turns out that the ship is on a secret mission, which ultimately dooms the vessel to a Lusitania-like death. After the sinking, Captain De Corlaix (Victor Francen) faces a court-martial, and it is at this point that the film clarifies several baffling plot points. Despite its complexity, the story is fairly believable, with the exception of the grafted-on romantic subplot.
Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 4, 1935
Cast
- Annabella - Jeanne de Corlaix
- Victor Francen - Capitaine de Corlaix
- Gabriel Signoret - Amiral Morbraz
- Pierre Renoir - Commandant Branbourg
- Rosine Deréan - Alice
- Robert Vidalin - Lieutenant d'Artelles
- Roland Toutain - Leduc
- Jean Dunot
- Maurice Baquet
- Léon Arvel
Screenplay
- Marcel L'Herbier (Screenplay)
- Lucien Nepoty (Theatre Play)
- Claude Farrère (Theatre Play)
- Charles Spaak (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jules Kruger, Marc Fossard
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sacrifice of Honor about?
- Before the Battle is the English-language title of this espionage melodrama. The first half of the film takes place aboard a French cruising ship, steaming through dangerous waters during WWI. Among the passengers is heroine Jeanne (Annabella), who was once in love with first-officer D'Artelles (Robert Vidalin) but he now seems strangely preoccupied. It turns out that the ship is on a secret mission, which ultimately dooms the vessel to a Lusitania-like death. After the sinking, Captain De Corlaix (Victor Francen) faces a court-martial, and it is at this point that the film clarifies several baffling plot points. Despite its complexity, the story is fairly believable, with the exception of the grafted-on romantic subplot.
- Who directed Sacrifice of Honor?
- Sacrifice of Honor was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
- Who stars in Sacrifice of Honor?
- Sacrifice of Honor stars Annabella, Victor Francen, Gabriel Signoret, Pierre Renoir, Rosine Deréan, Robert Vidalin.
- How long is Sacrifice of Honor?
- Sacrifice of Honor has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Sacrifice of Honor?
- Sacrifice of Honor is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Sacrifice of Honor produced?
- Sacrifice of Honor was produced in France.