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The House of Mystery

Julien Villandrit is the owner of the estate of Les Basses-Bruyères and its textile factory, where the manager is his childhood friend Corradin. Julien marries his neighbour Régine, unaware that Corradin also loves her. Julien is sent to gaol for a murder actually committed by Corradin. The only witness to the truth is the woodsman Rudeberg and Corradin buys his silence by paying for the education of his son Pascal. Julien's struggle to clear his name and to rescue Régine and their daughter Christiane from Corradin's scheming extends over many years and faces many setbacks.

Top Cast

  • Ivan Mosjoukine

    Ivan Mosjoukine

    Julien Villandrit

  • Charles Vanel

    Charles Vanel

    Henri Corradin

  • Hélène Darly

    Hélène Darly

    Régine de Bettigny

  • Francine Mussey

    Francine Mussey

    Christiane

  • Claude Benedict

    Claude Benedict

    Général de Bettigny

  • Gilbert Dacheux

    Gilbert Dacheux

    Urbain

  • Simone Genevois

    Simone Genevois

    Christiane enfant

  • Sylvia Gray

    Sylvia Gray

    Marjorie

  • Fabien Haziza

    Fabien Haziza

    Pascal enfant

Overview

Julien Villandrit is the owner of the estate of Les Basses-Bruyères and its textile factory, where the manager is his childhood friend Corradin. Julien marries his neighbour Régine, unaware that Corradin also loves her. Julien is sent to gaol for a murder actually committed by Corradin. The only witness to the truth is the woodsman Rudeberg and Corradin buys his silence by paying for the education of his son Pascal. Julien's struggle to clear his name and to rescue Régine and their daughter Christiane from Corradin's scheming extends over many years and faces many setbacks.

Rating

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