Tragic dramatic films were standard movie fare in all countries in the 1930's.
Le Quai De Brumes (Port of Shadows) was directed by Marcel Carne.He directed--- Les Infant Du Paradis (Children of Paradise). This somber,sad & tragic tale of lonely people is made very watchable due to the ensemble cast of some of the best actors in French cinema. Each of the 4 that I will mention were making films & television for over 40 years.
They each created some of the finest performances ever.
Jean Gabin- He had just made Pepe Le Moko & was also in Grand Illusion.
Michelle Morgan--she was 19 when this film was made & already a veteran, Among her American films are Joan of Paris (with Alan Ladd & Higher & Higher with Frank Sinatra (before they were stars.) BTW she is still alive & probably still a beauty.
Michel Simon- a towering actor who always was superb and Pierre Braseur another long time brilliant actor.
The remaining cast members are equally impressive.
As I said the story itself is not viable today but the acting is.
Also please note the DVD print is not too good, Criterion did the best they could.
Ratings: *** (out of 4) 81 points(out of 100) IMDb 7 (out of 10)
Le Quai De Brumes (Port of Shadows) was directed by Marcel Carne.He directed--- Les Infant Du Paradis (Children of Paradise). This somber,sad & tragic tale of lonely people is made very watchable due to the ensemble cast of some of the best actors in French cinema. Each of the 4 that I will mention were making films & television for over 40 years.
They each created some of the finest performances ever.
Jean Gabin- He had just made Pepe Le Moko & was also in Grand Illusion.
Michelle Morgan--she was 19 when this film was made & already a veteran, Among her American films are Joan of Paris (with Alan Ladd & Higher & Higher with Frank Sinatra (before they were stars.) BTW she is still alive & probably still a beauty.
Michel Simon- a towering actor who always was superb and Pierre Braseur another long time brilliant actor.
The remaining cast members are equally impressive.
As I said the story itself is not viable today but the acting is.
Also please note the DVD print is not too good, Criterion did the best they could.
Ratings: *** (out of 4) 81 points(out of 100) IMDb 7 (out of 10)