The Sandman (1932 film)

The Sandman (French: Le marchand de sable) is a 1932 French drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Jean Toulout, Kaissa Robba and Jean Worms.[1] [2] [3] It was made at the Joinville Studios of Pathé-Natan. Location shooting took place at Ghardaïa in French Algeria. The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. The title refers to the folkloric figure of the Sandman.

The Sandman
Directed byAndré Hugon
Written byGeorges André-Cuel (novel)
Paul Achard
Jean Toulout
StarringJean Toulout
Kaissa Robba
Jean Worms
CinematographyRaymond Agnel
Production
company
Distributed byPathé Consortium Cinéma
Release date
15 January 1932
Running time
88 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

While serving in an outpost in French Algeria, a lieutenant is ordered to investigate the misfortunes that have befallen a number of his fellow soldiers who have fallen ill or vanished. His discoveries take him to a house owned by mysterious White Russian.

Cast

  • Jean Toulout as Warneskine
  • Kaissa Robba as Gritcha
  • Jean Worms as Le commandant Saint-Hallier
  • Jean Heuzé as Le lieutenant Varnière
  • Alexandre Mihalesco as Haïoub
  • Suzanne Christy as Sandra
  • Louis Zellas as Igor
  • Paul Achard as Le cuisinier
  • Jacques Gautier as Prémelle
  • Rodolphe Marcilly as Laurey
  • Charles Lorrain as Damboine
  • Tahar Hanache as Mohamed

References

  1. Rège p.220
  2. Crisp p.392
  3. Bessy & Chirat p.205

Bibliography

  • Bessy, Maurice & Chirat, Raymond. Histoire du cinéma français: 1929-1934. Pygmalion, 1988.
  • Crisp, Colin. Genre, Myth and Convention in the French Cinema, 1929-1939. Indiana University Press, 2002.
  • Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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