Maldone

One of director Jean Grémillon's earliest successes, Maldone sets up an internalized class conflict in the person of Olivier Maldone, who prefers a working-class existence to the comforts of his wealthy family.  Summoned home at the death of his brother to assume control of the family estate, he dutifully returns, but cannot forget his life outside, or the "gypsy" Zita, whom he left behind. 

35mm, b/w, silent with French and English intertitles, 102 min.  Production: La Société des Films Charles Dullin.  Distribution: Les Éditions P. J. de Venloo.  Director: Jean Grémillon.  Screenwriter: Alexandre Arnoux.  Cinematographer: Christian Matras, Georges Périnal.  With: Charles Dullin, Génica Athanasiou, Annabella, Gabrielle Fontan, Geymond-Vital.