Aventure malgache (1944)

The Moliere players are in their dressing room, getting ready to go on set. One actor mentions to another that his face reminds him of an opportunist turncoat he knew when he was in the ... See full summary »

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writer:

Jules Francois Clermont (story)

Stars:

Paul Bonifas, Paul Clarus, Jean Dattas

Cast

Credited cast:
Paul Bonifas	...	Michel - Chef de la Sureté (as The Molière Players)
Paul Clarus	...	Paul Clarus (as The Molière Players)
Jean Dattas	...	Man behind Michel, reading a telegram (as The Molière Players)
Andre Frere	...	Pierre (as The Molière Players)
Guy Le Feuvre	...	General (as Molière Players)
Paulette Preney	...	Yvonne (as The Molière Players)

Storyline

The Moliere players are in their dressing room, getting ready to go on set. One actor mentions to another that his face reminds him of an opportunist turncoat he knew when he was in the Resistance. He then relates the adventure that he had in the Resistance, running an illegal radio station and dodging the Nazis.

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Plot Keywords:

resistance | dressing room | actor | world war two in africa | courtroom | 

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Genres:

Short | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

French

Release Date:

June 1994 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Alfred Hitchcock's Aventure malgache

Filming Locations:

Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ministry of Information

Technical Specs

Runtime:

32 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alfred Hitchcock did not make his customary cameo appearance in Aventure malgache nor did he in his other short propaganda war film Bon Voyage.

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Goofs

When Michel picks up the bottle labeled "Vichy", he is holding it in the middle but in the close-up, he is holding it around the neck.

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Connections

Referenced in Cinemania (2002)

User Reviews

French Translation of Hitchcock

In the same way that Cecil B. DeMille made 'The Story of Dr. Wassell' as his contribution towards the war effort, Alfred Hitchcock made two short films for the British government in French. As he was an Englishman directing French actors in French, it is akin to Paul writing his letters in Greek, and then writing two other letters in Norman French even though he is not a French speaker or writer. To be able to direct a film in a language that is not your own shows versatility and a broad base of talent.