Seven Faces


1h 18m 1929

Film Details

Genre
Fantasy
Release Date
Dec 1, 1929
Premiere Information
New York premiere: 15 Nov 1929
Production Company
Fox Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "A Friend of Napoleon" by Richard Connell in The Saturday Evening Post (30 Jun 1923).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
7,750ft (9 reels)

Synopsis

At a waxworks in Paris, youthful lovers Georges, an attorney, and Hélène meet secretly; but Hélène's father, Judge Berthelot, discovers their love and sends Hélène away. When the museum changes ownership and the wax figures are auctioned, Papa Chibou, the caretaker, not having the money to buy the effigy of Napoleon, tries to steal it but is arrested and brought to trial; when Hélène learns of his predicament, she seeks his advice; he then dreams that his various beloved figures come to life, and he questions them about love. Facing her father in court, Hélène and Georges plead successfully for Papa Chibou, causing sentence to be suspended and enough money to be raised to permit him to buy the effigy; and as a result the judge is reconciled to the union of the young lovers.

Film Details

Genre
Fantasy
Release Date
Dec 1, 1929
Premiere Information
New York premiere: 15 Nov 1929
Production Company
Fox Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "A Friend of Napoleon" by Richard Connell in The Saturday Evening Post (30 Jun 1923).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
7,750ft (9 reels)

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Trivia

This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.