La dame de pique 1937

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
La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique) 

Pierre Blanchar
Hermann 

André Luguet
Iretski 

Madeleine Ozeray
Lisa 

Abel Jacquin
Prince Tomski 

Jean Didier
Marumoff 

• The Queen of Spades