Ferragus
1923 · 96 min · ★ 10.0
An adaptation of the first part of Balzac's History of the Thirteen, centered on the secret society of the Thirteen and helmed by René Navarre in the titular role of the former convict who became a sublime father.
Directed by Gaston Ravel · Written by Arthur Bernède
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René Navarre Ferragus -
Elmire Vautier Clémence Desmarets -
Lucien Dalsace Maulincourt -
Stewart Rome Desmarets
Make it a double feature
3h 47m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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