Le Vertige

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Le Vertige (1926)

Directed by Marcel L'Herbier

Drama · 2h 10m

The film opens with the overthrow of the Czar during the 1917 Russian revolution. The family of General Count Svirsky (Roger Karl) cower in their home, certain that the mobs of angry peasants will tear them apart. But even in this moment of crisis, Svirsky can find time to murder the young officer who has been having an affair with Countess Svirska (Emmy Lynn). The Countess knows what has happened, but she loyally remains with her husband as they escape to the safety of the French Riviera. It is here that the Countess meets Henri de Cassel (Jaque Catelain), the “living image” of her dead lover.

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Cast

Jaque Catelain Henri de Cassel - le sosie de Dimitrieff, abattu par Svirsky Roger Karl Le général Svirsky - le mari jaloux de Natacha Emmy Lynn Natacha Svirsky - une émigrée russe qui croit reconnaître son amant mort à Nice Claire Prélia Mme de Cassel

Crew

Director
Marcel L'Herbier
Writer
Marcel L'Herbier, Charles Méré

Details

Release date
1926-07-05
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Drama
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Production
Cinégraphic