The Gallery of Monsters (La Galerie des monstres) 100 years old
Married carnival performers are subjected to the abuses of their employer in this silent film gem that has not received as much attention as it deserves. When the boss' unwanted advances on the wife are refused, he taunts a lion until it nearly kills her. But the other performers assist in a unique plot for revenge. Jaque Catelain directs and stars in this film made for influential French director Marcel L'Herbier's production company. Some sources also list L'Herbier as co-director, as he is credited here. The film boasts some rapid-fire editing techniques that were decades ahead of its time.
Credits
The Gallery of Monsters Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Lois Moran She was 15, 81 years old when she died | as Ralda / Ofélia |
| Philippe Hériat He was 26, 73 years old when he died | as La géante |
| Simone Mareuil She was 21, 51 years old when she died | |
| Jean Murat He was 36, 79 years old when he died | as Sveti |
| Jaque Catelain He was 27, 68 years old when he died | as Riquet's |
| Michel Duran He was 24, 93 years old when he died | |
| Kiki of Montparnasse She was 22, 51 years old when she died |
The Gallery of Monsters Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Berliet as Cinematography. | Crew |
| Alberto Cavalcanti as Assistant Director. He was 27 (85) years old when He died | Directing |
| Marcel L'Herbier as Art Direction. He was 36 (91) years old when He died | Art |
| Marcel L'Herbier as Producer. He was 36 (91) years old when He died | Production |
| Jaque Catelain as Director. He was 27 (68) years old when He died | Directing |
The Gallery of Monsters (100 years)
- Release day: Tuesday, September 23, 1924
- Runtime: 93 minutes