The Queen of Spades poster

The Queen of Spades

1937 • 1h27m Horror, Drama, History, Fantasy

Popularity

1

Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.

Details

Director

Fyodor Otsep

Screenplay

Fyodor Otsep

Cast

Marguerite Moreno

Pierre Blanchar

André Luguet

Release date

7/1/1937

Status

Released

Origin country

FR