Le Vertige

Le Vertige (1926)

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.

Date of release
1926-07-05
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (6)
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Drama
Director
Marcel L'Herbier

Casting

  • 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

Interesting facts

Le Vertige is a 1926 French film directed by Marcel l'Herbier, who wrote the screenplay based upon the play by Charles Méré.

Production

Robert and Sonia Delaunay and Robert Mallet-Stevens contributed to the set and costume design for the film.

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