The Queen of Spades

193716+1h 27m

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.

Cast: Marguerite Moreno, Pierre Blanchar, André Luguet, Madeleine Ozeray

Genres: Horror, Drama, History, Fantasy