Pathéscope 9.5mm Sound (1956)

FORTY-FIVE Drama SB/746 Emerald of the East. (2 Reels). A British International Picture. A magnificent Anglo-Indian drama displaying the glorious pageantry of our Indian Empire, is told in this epic film. SB/817 Gloria. (4 Reels.) A Pathe-Natan production. Peter Lane is a hard-working air-hne pilot, who is in.spired by the stunt flying success of his old friend. Bob Desmond, to attempt something more spectacular than his day-to-day job: a hazardous non-stop journey from Paris to New York, that turns out to be full of dangers. Starring Brigitte Helm as Peter Lane's attractive wife, and Jean Gabin as his co-pilot, -who saves the day. SB/818 Belphegor. (2 Reels.) From the opening shot, this French mystery thriller catches the imagination and rivets the attention of the audience. It concerns the attempts of the police to clear up thefts of priceless exhibits from the Louvre, in Paris, and is full of strange forms, weird happenings at night, and uncanny horrors. The denouement is quite unexpected. SB/825 The Marathon Runner. (4 Reels.) A Matador production, directed by E. A. Dupont. Brigitte Helm again stars in this brisk, open-air film dedicated to Sport. She plays Lore, a champion diver, verbose three lovers become involved in complicated plots to w^in her hand — not the least of which, for two of them, is to shovk^ their mettle in the marathon race This film combines action with romance. SB/831 Sergeant Lafleur. (2 Reels). In the days of Louis XV. the Sergeant finds many opportunities calling for a high degree of courage. Saving secret plans and the life of his master are but two of many attractive features of the story. SB/839 The Malaysian Kris. (2 Reels). Featuring Jean Toulot and Jean Marchat. Lucien Montier, son of a wealthy provincial family, is completing his studies and sending constant calls for money to his parents. Shortly after further financial aid is not forthcoming, the murder of a rich relative, seems to imply that Lucien is the perpetrator of the crime, especially as he has been seen to take the Kris from his father's collection of daggers. Letting you into the secret, Lucien is not the "wanted man". SB/846 Jealousy in the Circus. (2 Reels"). Featuring Gabriel Gabr'o and Gina Manes. The story is of Rosita, the lovely wife of Professor Rabbas, working side by side with her husband and her son, and, by the exercise of her mother-love bringing d'scord into an otherwise happy band of circus troupers. See for yourself the tussles between man and beast when Rabbas faces untra'ned lions. SB/852 The Tournament. (3 Ree's ) A French historical drama, directed by Jean Lenoir. With Aldo Nadi, Blanche Bernis, and Suzanne Despres. The story is set in the 1 6th century, when the I 2-year-o'd King of France reigned under the guidance of his mother, Catherine de Medici. A friendly settlement between Protestants and Catho'ics is linked with strong human dramas, involving the hand of a pretty, young princess, and sword duels and the highly .spectacu'ar tournament in the arena provide plenty of entertaining action. SB/853 Robert Macaire. (3 Reels.) An Albatross production, directed by Jean Epstein. It tells, in a series of episodes, the story of Robert Macaire, a gentleman burglar in the year 1825. Ingratiating himself with a noble family, his identity is suddenly revealed and he is forced to leave hurriedly, but not before he has made a deep impression on the daughter of the house. All unwittingly, she finally lures him back to his capture. SB/861 Strange Encounter. (3 Reels). Featuring Alice Field, Arletty and Jean Toulot in a drama brought about by a strange encounter between a young officer and the wife of a crusty General, whose first love he so closely resembles.