The Phantom Wagon (1939)
French version of the Selma Lagerlof story, most famously filmed in 1921 by Victor Sjostrom, about a poor sinner who only realizes what misery he's wrought when he dies on New Year's Eve and is collected by Death in his carriage.
Director: Julien Duvivier
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 7, 1939
Cast
- Pierre Fresnay - David Holm
- Micheline Francey - soeur Edith
- Louis Jouvet - Georges
- Valentine Tessier - la capitaine Anderson
- Pierre Palau - Monsieur Benoît
- Marie Bell - sœur Maria
- Henri Nassiet - Gustave
- René Génin - Le père Éternel
- Robert Le Vigan - Le père Martin
- Jean Mercanton - Pierre Holm
Screenplay
- Alexandre Arnoux (Dialogue)
- Julien Duvivier (Screenplay)
Music: Jacques Ibert
Production: Transcontinental Films S.A.
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Julien Duvivier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Phantom Wagon about?
- French version of the Selma Lagerlof story, most famously filmed in 1921 by Victor Sjostrom, about a poor sinner who only realizes what misery he's wrought when he dies on New Year's Eve and is collected by Death in his carriage.
- Who directed The Phantom Wagon?
- The Phantom Wagon was directed by Julien Duvivier.
- Who stars in The Phantom Wagon?
- The Phantom Wagon stars Pierre Fresnay, Micheline Francey, Louis Jouvet, Valentine Tessier, Pierre Palau, Marie Bell.
- How long is The Phantom Wagon?
- The Phantom Wagon has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Phantom Wagon?
- The Phantom Wagon is a Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was The Phantom Wagon produced?
- The Phantom Wagon was produced in France.