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Arsène Lupin is a 1932 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Jack Conway and starring John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore. It was produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.The film is based on a popular 1909 play by Maurice Leblanc and Francis de Croisset.[2] Leblanc created the character Arsène Lupin, a charming, brilliant gentleman thief (in his case, actually a noble thief) in 1905. Lupin preys on rich villains.
| Arsène Lupin | |
|---|---|
 French theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Jack Conway |
| Written by | Lenore Coffee Bayard Veiller (dialogue) Carey Wilson (screenplay) |
| Based on | Arsène Lupin 1908 play by Maurice Leblanc Francis de Croisset |
| Produced by | Louis B. Mayer Irving Thalberg Samuel Goldwyn (uncredited) |
| Starring | John Barrymore Lionel Barrymore |
| Cinematography | Oliver T. Marsh |
| Edited by | Hugh Wynn |
| Music by | Alfred Newman |
Production company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $433,000[1] |
| Box office | $1,110,000[1] |
Premise
The film portrays the battle of wits between the famous gentleman thief and his would-be nemesis, Detective Guerchard. It culminates in the theft and recovery of the Mona Lisa and Lupin's escape with the beautiful woman—also a thief—sent by the detective to trap him.
Cast
- John Barrymore as the Duke of Charmerace
- Lionel Barrymore as Detective Guerchard
- Karen Morley as Sonia
- John Miljan as Prefect of Police
- Tully Marshall as Gourney-Martin
- Henry Armetta as Sheriff's man
- George Davis as Sheriff's man
- John Davidson as Butler
- James Mack as Laurent
- Mary Jane Irving as Marie
- Olaf Hytten as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Leo White as Jeweler (uncredited)
Box office
The film grossed a total (domestic and foreign) of $1,110,000: $595,000 from the US and Canada and $515,000 elsewhere. It made a profit of $245,000.[1]
See also
- John Barrymore filmography
- Lionel Barrymore filmography
References
- The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
- Arsène Lupin, original Broadway opening Lyceum & later Hudson Theatres August 26, 1909 to January 1910, 144 performances; IBDb.com
External links
- Arsene Lupin at TCM
- Arsene Lupin at IMDb
- Arsene Lupin at AllMovie
- Arsène Lupin at the American Film Institute Catalog
- Several lobby posters
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