The Queen of Spades

Plot Summary

Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.

Top Cast

Marguerite Moreno La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique)

Pierre Blanchar Hermann

André Luguet Iretski

Madeleine Ozeray Lisa

Abel Jacquin Prince Tomski