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The Lower Depths (1936)

1936-12-11 Drama, Romance, Crime, 1h 32m

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From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI

Overview

Inhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.

The Lower Depths (1936)

1936-12-11 Drama, Romance, Crime, 1h 32m

Play Trailer

From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI

Overview

Inhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.

Top Billed Cast

**Junie Astor**
Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa

**Vladimir Sokoloff**
le vieux Kostileff

**André Gabriello**
le commissaire Toptoum

**Léon Larive**
Félix, le valet de chambre du baron

**Maurice Baquet**
Aliocha, le fou accordéoniste

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Production Companies

Albatros,

Production Countries

France,

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