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The Clairvoyant (1924 film)

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The Clairvoyant
Directed byLeon Abrams
Written bySacha Guitry (play)
StarringSarah Bernhardt
Georges Melchior
Harry Baur
CinematographyRaymond Agnel
Alphonse Gibory
Production
company
Abdoré
Distributed byEtablissements Georges Petit
Release date
  • 31 October 1924 (1924-10-31)
CountryFrance
LanguagesSilent
French intertitles

The Clairvoyant (French: La voyante) is a 1924 French silent drama film directed by Leon Abrams and starring Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Melchior and Harry Baur. It was based on a play by Sacha Guitry. This was the final film of the celebrated stage actress Sarah Bernhardt who died during production.[1]

Plot

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Jean is thrown out of the house by his father, a remarried politician, out of jealousy for his friendship with his mother-in-law. He finds refuge at an artist's apartment. In the same building lives a famous fortune teller that the mother-in-law just happens to consult. With her help, Jean will be able to marry his young sweetheart and his father will solve his political troubles.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Menefee p.39

Bibliography

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  • David W. Menefee. The First Female Stars: Women of the Silent Era. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2004.
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