Writing

Benno Vigny

Novelist and screenwriter.

Known For

MoroccoMorocco · 1930
Morocco
6.41930
MovieDramaRomance
Mogador, Morocco. Late 1920s. A complex romance develops between a womanizing Legionnaire and a disillusioned Parisian cabaret singer.
The men around LucieThe men around Lucie · 1931
The men around Lucie
9.01931
MovieDrama
The Lost OneThe Lost One · 1951
The Lost One
6.81951
MovieDramaThriller
A German scientist murders his fiancée during World War II when he learns that she has been selling the results of his secret research to the enemy.
The Case of Colonel RedlThe Case of Colonel Redl · 1931
The Case of Colonel Redl
8.01931
MovieDrama
Based on the short story "Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl" by Egon Erwin Kisch. Alfred Redl, a colonel on the Austrian General Staff, leads an extravagant private life. No one suspects that in reality he is passing information to Russian spies. Alternate-language version of "Aféra plukovníka Rédla" (1931).
Tonka of the GallowsTonka of the Gallows · 1930
Tonka of the Gallows
6.71930
MovieDrama
Melodramatic story of an innocent country girl (Ita Rina) who struggles to make a living in the city as a prostitute. As she provides last service to a murderer sentenced to death (Josef Rovenský), society condemns her and leads her to despair. This groundbreaking film directed by Karel Anton was made in 1930 as the first Czech feature movie with post-synchronised soundtrack, recorded in France. International star cast, sensitive adaptation of Egon Erwin Kisch’s short story and innovative combination of silent and sound film features make this movie an artwork of European significance.
The Trip to MarrakeshThe Trip to Marrakesh · 1949
The Trip to Marrakesh
5.51949
MovieDrama
Armande, the wife of surgeon Colbert, has numerous love affairs and pursues Jacques, whom Armande’s girlfriend Liliane has in her sights.
The WreckerThe Wrecker · 1929
The Wrecker
6.31929
MovieCrimeDrama
A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
BaroudBaroud · 1932
Baroud
6.01932
MovieActionRomance
In Morocco, a French sergeant falls in love with the sister of an Arab colleague, a dangerous situation that could result in death for both of them.....

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