Marcel Laporte
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La Chanson des nations
1931-07-10
La Chanson des nations
Overview: A young musician is too late in sending his work to the great international competition of musical composition, intended to foster a better understanding between peoples. He nevertheless wins a large reward and marries his inspiration.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1931-07-10
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The Woman Who Dared
1944-02-03
The Woman Who Dared
Overview: The strength of a couple's fascination with airplanes and flight is to the detriment of their family
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1944-02-03
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Le chemin de la drogue
1953-06-05
Le chemin de la drogue
Overview: A young customs officer is given an important mission: to investigate drug trafficking on the Belgian border. Incognito, he goes to the place where he easily spots the gangsters.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-06-05
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Karakoram
1937-06-24
Karakoram
Overview: Account of the first French expedition to the Himalayas, which attempted to climb the hidden peak (Gasherbrum I) in 1936, from the preparations for the trip to the end of the ascent. After a long approach walk through quasi-desert regions, then on a huge glacier, the caravan of 700 porters arrives at the foot of Hidden Peak. The expedition was led by Henry de Ségogne, with Jean Charignon, Pierre Allain, Raymond Leininger, Jean Carle, Jean Deudon, Louis Neltner, Jacques Azémar, doctor Jeand Arlaud and director Marcel Ichac. Weather conditions, logistical problems and a strike among Sherpas forced the team to retire at 6900m on the south face. The film received the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1938.
Genres: Documentary Adventure
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-06-24
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Josette
1937-01-22
Josette
Overview: Albert Durandal is unable to keep a job for more than a few days. The reason: he hums while working, which invariably irritates his superiors. He is not hired as a singer for all that, as no music producer is prepared to bet on him. At the moment he is as free as a (singing) bird and accepts to take care of Josette, the little daughter of Jeanne, his neighbor, who is sick and has to go to a sanitarium. One day, while walking down the street, he helps an old man who has an attack. The latter happens to be an influential millionaire. And with a heart of gold into the bargain : he helps Albert to make it in the singing career. And as Jeanne has recovered, he can marry her and adopt Josette.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-01-22
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