Carnival of Sinners (1943)
A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
Director: Maurice Tourneur
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 21, 1943
Cast
- Pierre Fresnay - Roland Brissot
- Josseline Gaël - Irène
- Noël Roquevert - Mélisse
- Guillaume de Sax - Gibelin
- Pierre Palau - Le petit homme
- Pierre Larquey - Ange
- André Gabriello - Le dîneur
- Antoine Balpêtré - Denis
- Marcelle Rexiane - Madame Denis
- André Varennes - Le colonel
Screenplay
- Gérard de Nerval (Novel)
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois (Screenplay)
Music: Roger Dumas
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Editing: Christian Gaudin
Production: Continental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult and Witchcraft, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
supernatural, pact with the devil, talisman, devil, struggling artist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carnival of Sinners about?
- A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
- Who directed Carnival of Sinners?
- Carnival of Sinners was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
- Who stars in Carnival of Sinners?
- Carnival of Sinners stars Pierre Fresnay, Josseline Gaël, Noël Roquevert, Guillaume de Sax, Pierre Palau, Pierre Larquey.
- How long is Carnival of Sinners?
- Carnival of Sinners has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Carnival of Sinners?
- Carnival of Sinners is a Fantasy, Drama, Horror film.
- Where was Carnival of Sinners produced?
- Carnival of Sinners was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Carnival of Sinners?
- The themes of Carnival of Sinners include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult and Witchcraft, Supernatural Horror and Terror.