Cordial Agreement (1939)
The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 20, 1939
Cast
- Victor Francen - Edouard VII, Prince and King
- Bernard Lancret - Jean Roussel
- Pierre Richard-Willm - Capt. Charles Roussel
- Janine Darcey - Sylvia Clayton
- Gaby Morlay - Queen Victoria
- Jean Périer - President Emile Loubet
- Jacques Baumer - Georges Clemenceau
- Louis Seigner - German ambassador
- André Lefaur - Lord Clayton
- Arlette Marchal - Queen Alexandra
Screenplay
- André Maurois (Screenplay)
- Abel Hermant (Dialogue)
Music: Marcel Lattès
Cinematography: Marc Fossard, Theodore J. Pahle
Production: Arcadia Films, Flora Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cordial Agreement about?
- The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
- Who directed Cordial Agreement?
- Cordial Agreement was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
- Who stars in Cordial Agreement?
- Cordial Agreement stars Victor Francen, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Richard-Willm, Janine Darcey, Gaby Morlay, Jean Périer.
- How long is Cordial Agreement?
- Cordial Agreement has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Cordial Agreement?
- Cordial Agreement is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Cordial Agreement produced?
- Cordial Agreement was produced in France.