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词条 The Prisoner of Corbal
释义

  1. Plot

  2. Cast

  3. Critical reception

  4. References

  5. External links

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| name = The Prisoner of Corbal
| image = "The_Prisoner_of_Corbal"_(1936).jpg
| alt =
| caption = British poster
| director = Karl Grune
| producer = Max Schach
| writer = S. Fullman
| based on = the novel The Nuptials of Corbal by Rafael Sabatini
| starring = Nils Asther
Hugh Sinclair
Hazel Terry
Noah Beery
| music = Allan Gray
| cinematography = Otto Kanturek
| editing = Walter Stokvis
| studio = Capitol Film Corporation
| distributor = General Film Distributors (UK)
| released = 28 May 1936 (London) (UK)
| runtime = 93 minutes
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}

The Prisoner of Corbal is a 1936 British historical drama film directed by Karl Grune and starring Nils Asther, Hugh Sinclair and Hazel Terry.[1] It is also known by the alternative title The Marriage of Corbal.[2] It is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.

The film was made at Elstree Studios as an independent production which was released by General Film Distributors.

Plot

The aristocrat Cleonie is the object of affection for both the Marquis of Corbal and Citizen-Deputy of the revolution, Varennes. The latter saves Cleonie from the guillotine by disguising her as his nephew and smuggling her out of France.

Cast

  • Nils Asther - Varennes
  • Hugh Sinclair - Marquis of Corbal
  • Hazel Terry - Cleonie
  • Noah Beery - The Sergeant
  • Ernst Deutsch - The Fugitive
  • Davy Burnaby - Pierre
  • Clifford McLaglen - Jean
  • Arthur Rigby - Major
  • Ralph Truman - Charles
  • Brian Buchel - Roger
  • Gordon Begg - Shepherd
  • Vincent Sternroyd - Deaf Peasant
  • Charles Paton - French Commandant
  • Percy Walsh - Gamekeeper
  • Walter Sondes - Chaplain
  • Hubert Leslie - General
  • Moyna Lynd - Hostess at Inn

Critical reception

TV Guide noted, "some racy bedroom scenes were clipped for the US release. The actors suffer from miscasting, but Asther gives an outstanding performance. Interesting use of camera angles stands out, as does the direction of the crowd scenes."[3]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/42011|title=The Marriage of Corbal (1936)|work=BFI}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-marriage-of-corbal-v106710|title=The Marriage of Corbal (1936) - Karl Grune - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie|work=AllMovie}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/movies/prisoner-of-corbal/review/109845/|title=Prisoner Of Corbal|work=TVGuide.com}}

External links

  • {{imdb title|0027946}}
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13 : 1936 films|1930s drama films|British drama films|1930s historical films|British historical films|British films|French Revolution films|English-language films|Films directed by Karl Grune|Films based on British novels|Films set in the 18th century|Films shot at Elstree Studios|British black-and-white films

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