The Southern Trail (1938)
As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.
Director: Pierre Billon
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 7, 1938
Cast
- Ketti Gallian - Hélène Marchand
- Albert Préjean - Lieutenant Naud
- Pierre Renoir - Stolberg
- Jean-Louis Barrault - Olcott
- René Lefèvre - L'instituteur Saillant
- André Fouché - Sous-lieutenant Beaumont
- Arthur Devère - Gingembre
- Jacques Baumer - Gomez
- Jean Brochard - Adjudant Soulier
- Geymond Vital - Braun
Screenplay
- Oscar Paul Gilbert (Scenario Writer)
Production: Général Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Billon
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Southern Trail about?
- As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.
- Who directed The Southern Trail?
- The Southern Trail was directed by Pierre Billon.
- Who stars in The Southern Trail?
- The Southern Trail stars Ketti Gallian, Albert Préjean, Pierre Renoir, Jean-Louis Barrault, René Lefèvre, André Fouché.
- How long is The Southern Trail?
- The Southern Trail has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Southern Trail?
- The Southern Trail is a Adventure film.
- Where was The Southern Trail produced?
- The Southern Trail was produced in France.