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Algiers (1938) 6.9
Beautiful Gaby meets a romantic jewel thief in the mysterious Casbah. Director:John Cromwell |
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Title: Algiers (1938)
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Nominated for 4 Oscars.
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Cast
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Sigrid Gurie | ... |
Ines
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| Hedy Lamarr | ... |
Gaby
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| Joseph Calleia | ... |
Slimane
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| Alan Hale | ... |
Grandpere
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| Gene Lockhart | ... |
Regis
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Walter Kingsford | ... |
Louvain
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Paul Harvey | ... |
Janvier
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Stanley Fields | ... |
Carlos
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Johnny Downs | ... |
Pierrot
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Charles D. Brown | ... |
Max
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Robert Greig | ... |
Giraux
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Leonid Kinskey | ... |
L'Arbi
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| Joan Woodbury | ... |
Aicha
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Nina Koshetz | ... |
Tania
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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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You've Got A Date With Danger, A Rendezvous With Romance In The Glamorous, Mysterious Algiers . . Make A Date Now !Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 August 1938 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Algier See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Pepe le Moko: And so I have, my friend.
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(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Vincent Scotto
Lyrics by Ann Ronell
Published in connection with this movie but not sung
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The main theme and the closing credits music are identical to those heard in the 1936 French film, "Pepe le Moko", of which "Algiers" is an extremely faithful remake, except for the way the story ends. See more »Quotes
Inspector Slimane: I'm sorry, Pepe. He thought you were going to escape.Pepe le Moko: And so I have, my friend.
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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. See more »Soundtracks
"Algiers"(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Vincent Scotto
Lyrics by Ann Ronell
Published in connection with this movie but not sung
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I've seen this film countless times on tv, usually in the 1 a.m. time slot. Am always fascinated by it somehow. There's such an authentic atmosphere of the locale, very suspicious characters, intrigue and suspense both indoors and on the streets.
The suave Charles Boyer (as Pepe, the thief) certainly grips one's attention while he becomes more mired in the plot as it unfolds. Hedy Lamarr lights up the screen with her glowing beauty, one forgets she's supposed to be acting, but is that important? Of course not. I can't imagine the story having her engaged to marry an elderly wide-girthed fellow; my goodness, for her anything's better than that! There's a youngish Leonid Kinskey also appearing as a supporting actor, along with reliable Alan Hale (formerly Robin Hood's buddy, more or less) and Gene Lockhart, whom I've never seen in such a serious role as this one.
It's a movie that stands the test of time.