![The Gallery of Monsters](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/nLilx3RCGFyIHYMx9oN7is4ieqw.jpg)
The Gallery of Monsters
Married carnival performers are subjected to the abuses of their employer in this silent film gem that has not received as much attention as it deserves. When the boss' unwanted advances on the wife are refused, he taunts a lion until it nearly kills her. But the other performers assist in a unique plot for revenge. Jaque Catelain directs and stars in this film made for influential French director Marcel L'Herbier's production company. Some sources also list L'Herbier as co-director, as he is credited here. The film boasts some rapid-fire editing techniques that were decades ahead of its time.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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The Gallery of Monsters
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 23, 1924
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Drama
User Score
80%
Original Title
La Galerie des monstres
Production Companies
Atlántida Films, Cinégraphic
Director
Jaque Catelain
Description
Married carnival performers are subjected to the abuses of their employer in this silent film gem that has not received as much attention as it deserves. When the boss' unwanted advances on the wife are refused, he taunts a lion until it nearly kills her. But the other performers assist in a unique plot for revenge. Jaque Catelain directs and stars in this film made for influential French director Marcel L'Herbier's production company. Some sources also list L'Herbier as co-director, as he is credited here. The film boasts some rapid-fire editing techniques that were decades ahead of its time.
Cast
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