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L'Argent

Directed by Marcel L'Herbier
1928•2h 36m•NR•★ 7.6
Drama

Synopsis

A ruthless Parisian financier manipulates stock markets, oil concessions, and high society, driving victims to despair.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorWilliam Wyler
WriterArthur WimperisGeorge FroeschelClaudine WestJames Hilton
CinematographyJoseph Ruttenberg
MusicHerbert Stothart
Principal Cast
Greer Garson
Greer GarsonMrs. Miniver
Walter Pidgeon
Walter PidgeonClem Miniver
Teresa Wright
Teresa WrightCarol Beldon
May Whitty
May WhittyLady Beldon
Reginald Owen
Reginald OwenFoley
Henry Travers
Henry TraversMr. Ballard
Richard Ney
Richard NeyVin Miniver
Henry Wilcoxon
Henry WilcoxonVicar

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Runtime2h 36m (156 mins)

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DirectorMarcel L'Herbier
LanguagesFrench
CountryFR
StudioSociété des Cinéromans
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