@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The dissolute Count Pierre Tornai, having dissipated his fortune in Paris, embezzles embassy funds while intoxicated; and after spending his last penny on a dancer, he contemplates suicide but is persuaded to enlist in the Foreign Legion. Based on the 1922 play Der Legionër by Lajos Biró.
Quick Stats
8.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
1h 10m
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Key Crew
DirectorGeorge Archainbaud
WriterCarey Wilson
CinematographyCharles Van Enger
Produced by
First National Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Milton Sills
Count Pierre Tornal
Natalie Kingston
Vera Sherman
William Humphrey
Cornelius Sherman
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Captain Herault
William V. Mong
Kobol
Viola Dana
Scadsza
Claude King
Contarini
Charles Murray
O'Reilly (as Charlie Murray)
A
Arthur Stone
Greenbaum
Alma Bennett
Haldee
Montagu Love
Ben Achmed
