Méphisto (1930 film)
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Méphisto is the title of a 1930
French film
directed by Henri Debain
and Georges Vinter, starring Janine Ronceray and Jean Gabin
. It was Gabin's first role in a long and illustrious career.
1930 in film
-Events:* November 1: The Big Trail featuring a young John Wayne in his first starring role is released in both 35mm, and a very early form of 70mm film and was the first large scale big-budget film of the sound era costing over $2 million. The film was praised for its aesthetic quality and realism...
French film
Cinema of France
The Cinema of France comprises the art of film and creative movies made within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad.France is the birthplace of cinema and was responsible for many of its early significant contributions. Several important cinematic movements, including the Nouvelle...
directed by Henri Debain
Henri Debain
Henri Debain was a French film actor.He first appeared in Le Petit café in 1919 and acted in over 25 films between then and 1956.He directed three films including the acclaimed Mephisto in 1931....
and Georges Vinter, starring Janine Ronceray and Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin
-Biography:Born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé in Paris, he grew up in the village of Mériel in the Seine-et-Oise département, about 22 mi north of Paris. The son of cabaret entertainers, he attended the Lycée Janson de Sailly...
. It was Gabin's first role in a long and illustrious career.