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Algiers (1938)

UNRATED  96 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Romance   -  5 August 1938 (USA)
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Beautiful Gaby meets a romantic jewel thief in the mysterious Casbah.

Director:

John Cromwell

Writers:

Henri La Barthe (novel), John Howard Lawson (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Algiers -- Beautiful Gaby meets a romantic jewel thief in the mysterious Casbah.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Boyer ...
Sigrid Gurie Sigrid Gurie ...
Ines
Hedy Lamarr ...
Gaby
Joseph Calleia Joseph Calleia ...
Inpector Slimane
Alan Hale Alan Hale ...
Grandpere
Gene Lockhart ...
Regis
Walter Kingsford Walter Kingsford ...
Chef Inspector Louvain
Paul Harvey Paul Harvey ...
Commissioner Janvier
Stanley Fields Stanley Fields ...
Carlos
Johnny Downs Johnny Downs ...
Pierrot
Charles D. Brown Charles D. Brown ...
Max
Robert Greig Robert Greig ...
Giraux
Leonid Kinskey Leonid Kinskey ...
L'Arbi
Joan Woodbury Joan Woodbury ...
Aicha
Nina Koshetz Nina Koshetz ...
Tania (as Mme. Nina Koshetz)
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Storyline

Pepe Le Moko, a thief who escaped from France with a fortune in jewels, has for two years lived in, and virtually ruled, the mazelike, impenetrable Casbah, "native quarter" of Algiers. A French official insists that he be captured, but sly Inspector Slimane knows he need only bide his time. The suave Pepe increasingly regards his stronghold as also his prison, especially when he meets beautiful Parisian visitor Gaby, who reminds him of the boulevards to which he dare not return...and arouses the mad jealousy of Ines, his Algerian mistress. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Casbah | Thief | Jealousy | Traitor | Ship  | See more »

Taglines:

You've Got A Date With Danger, A Rendezvous With Romance In The Glamorous, Mysterious Algiers . . Make A Date Now !

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Casbah See more »

Filming Locations:

Algiers, Algeria See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walter Wanger Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(copyright length)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 14, 1942 with Charles Boyer and Gene Lockhart reprising their film roles. See more »

Quotes

Gaby: If I can't see Paris when I open my eyes in the morning, I want to go right back to sleep.
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Crazy Credits

When complete cast credits are listed at the start of a movie and at the
end, there are usually no changes. In this movie, the end credits reverse
the order of the last two credits: Bert Roach follows Ben Hall.
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Connections

Featured in Instant Karma (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"C'est la vie"
(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Vincent Scotto
Lyrics by Ann Ronell
Performed by Charles Boyer See more »