A Night in Montmartre
1931 film
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A Night in Montmartre (also known as Night in Montmartre and Night of Montmartre) is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams, Reginald Purdell and Austin Trevor.[1] It was written by Angus MacPhail based on a play by Walter Peacock and Miles Malleson.
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Miles Malleson (play)
Angus MacPhail
| A Night in Montmartre | |
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| Directed by | Leslie S. Hiscott |
| Written by | Walter Peacock (play) Miles Malleson (play) Angus MacPhail |
| Produced by | Michael Balcon |
| Starring | Horace Hodges Franklin Dyall Hugh Williams Heather Angel |
| Cinematography | Sydney Blythe |
| Edited by | Jack Harris |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Gaumont British Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
When the owner of a large cafe in Montmartre and a notorious blackmailer is murdered, suspicion points at young artist Lucien Borell who owed him money. Things look worse for Lucien when his father arrives and, fancying himself a criminologist, uncovers evidence that accidentally makes his son look even more guilty. On his second attempt, however, he is able to unmask the real culprits.
Cast
- Horace Hodges as Lucien Borell
- Franklin Dyall as Max Levine
- Hugh Williams as Philip Borell
- Heather Angel as Annette Lefevre
- Austin Trevor as Paul de Lisle
- Kay Hammond as Margot
- Edmund Willard as Alexandre
- Arthur Hambling as Inspector Brichot
- Reginald Purdell as Tino
- Binnie Barnes as Therese
Production
The film was shot at Twickenham Studios in London[2] with sets designed by the art director James Carter.
Reception
Film Weekly wrote: "The acting of Horace Hodges and Heather Angel is pleasing; but the rest of the cast are too determinedly melodramatic. A mediocre film."[3]
Variety wrote: "Picture is developed on an even keel with little attempt to build up to a climax. Result, it never gets enough kick to lift it out of the support class, and although competent in an unobtrusive way, remains one of those negative sort of pictures."[4]