Algiers (1938) | |
| Director(s) | John Cromwell |
| Producer(s) | Walter Wanger (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance |
| Top Topics | Gangsters |
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Algiers (1938) was a Drama - Mystery Film directed by John Cromwell and produced by Walter Wanger.
SYNOPSIS
A remake of the French film Pepe Le Moko in which Boyer plays Pepe, a notorious thief hiding out in the Casbah. When he falls in love with a beautiful tourist, his voluntary captivity becomes unbearable. In 1948, remade, with songs, as Casbah.
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Academy Awards 1938 --- Ceremony Number 11 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Charles Boyer | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Gene Lockhart | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Alexander Toluboff | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | James Wong Howe | Nominated |
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The Battle of Algiers (1966)
By Beatrice on Apr 8, 2019 From Flickers in TimeThe Battle of Algiers (La battaglia di Algeri) Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo Written by Franco Salinas and Gillo Pontecorvo 1966/Italy/Algiers Casbah Film/Igor Film Repeat viewing/Netflix rental One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Ben M’Hidi: And doesn’t it seem to you even mor... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Algiers
By Amanda Garrett on Aug 29, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsAlgiers, starring Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). August's theme coincides with TCM's Summer U... Read full article
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 5, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsBeing rather oblivious to the relations between France and Algeria as well as the battle of Algiers, this documentary-style film proved to be an enlightening and thoroughly engaging historical exercise. I certainly can not corroborate all the facts, but the reality is, The Battle of Algiers is one o... Read full article
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 5, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsBeing rather oblivious to the relations between France and Algeria as well as the battle of Algiers, this documentary-style film proved to be an enlightening and thoroughly engaging historical exercise. I certainly cannot corroborate all the facts, but the reality is, The Battle of Algiers is one of... Read full article
The Battle of Algiers (1966, Gillo Pontecorvo)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Mar 6, 2015 From The Stop ButtonThe Battle of Algiers is brilliantly constructed. Director Pontecorvo deceptively frames the film–he also gives most sequences a date and time, which shows the viewer how greater events are progressing, but Pontecovro also gives multiple times in a day, which puts the viewer on edge even thoug... Read full article
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Quotes from
Gaby: It's late. I must go.
Pepe le Moko: Suppose you don't come tomorrow?
Gaby: Suppose I don't? Can't you ever get away from the Casbah?
Pepe le Moko: Why do you ask?
Gaby: Can't you?
Pepe le Moko: No. I'm caught here, like a bear in a hole. Dogs barking, hunters all around, no way out of it. Do you like that? Maybe it's lucky for you.
Gaby: I don't like it. And it's not lucky.
Pepe le Moko: You're right. If you don't come back, I might do anything. I might go down to your hotel to get you.
Gaby: Tomorrow, Pepe.
Pepe le Moko: Tomorrow?
Gaby: I never break a promise.
Pepe le Moko: What did you do before?
Gaby: Before what?
Pepe le Moko: Before... the jewels.
Gaby: I wanted them.
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Facts about
The cast and credits are based on the 98-minute print shown on Turner Classic Movies, but the AFI Catalogue lists slightly different changes which suggest that their print may have been a re-release. In the AFI Catalogue listing, Sigrid Gurie's name is above the title with the rest of the cast list the same. The crew credits are identical, except that James Wong Howe is credited for "photography" instead of "director of photography." The latter terminology was rare in 1938, but not unheard of.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onDecember 14, 1942 with Charles Boyer and Gene Lockhart reprising their film roles.
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