Amphitryon
Brief Synopsis
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Lamenting Thebian women are waiting for the men to come back from war. God Jupiter is attracted to one of them: Alkmene. He goes to earth and tries to seduce her as himself: an old man. Failing in this, he disguises himself as Amphitryon (Alkemene's husband) and tries again. Next morning Amphitryon and his men come back from war; he suspects adultery and wants a divorce. Jupiter's wive Juno now also comes to earth and clears things up.
Cast & Crew
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Reinhold Schunzel
Director
Jeanne Boitel
Armand Bernard
Marguerite Moreno
Henri Garat
Odette Florelle
Film Details
Genre
Musical
Release Date
1935
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Synopsis
Lamenting Thebian women are waiting for the men to come back from war. God Jupiter is attracted to one of them: Alkmene. He goes to earth and tries to seduce her as himself: an old man. Failing in this, he disguises himself as Amphitryon (Alkemene's husband) and tries again. Next morning Amphitryon and his men come back from war; he suspects adultery and wants a divorce. Jupiter's wive Juno now also comes to earth and clears things up.
Director
Reinhold Schunzel
Director
Film Details
Genre
Musical
Release Date
1935
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
