Frenchman's Creek
“In her elegant world...a lady of ice...in his world of adventure...a woman of fire!”
Synopsis
An English lady falls in love with a French pirate after he kidnaps her from her ancestral home on the coast of Cornwall and sweeps her off her feet into a world of adventure.
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Joan Fontaine
Dona St. Columb
Arturo de Córdova
Jean Benoit Aubrey
Basil Rathbone
Lord Rockingham
Nigel Bruce
Lord Godolphin
Cecil Kellaway
William
Ralph Forbes
Harry St. Columb
Harald Maresch
Edmond
Billy Daniel
Pierre Blanc
Moyna MacGill
Lady Godolphin
Patricia Barker
Henrietta
David James
James
Phyllis Barry
Woman in Gaming House (uncredited)
George Barton
Pirate Crewman (uncredited)
Bunny Beatty
Alice (uncredited)
Noble Blake
Pirate Crewman (uncredited)
David Cavendish
Guest (uncredited)
Bob Clark
Pirate Crewman (uncredited)
Neal Clisby
Pirate Crewman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Jennings
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Frenchman's Creek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Talbot Jennings, Daphne du Maurier
Victor Young
George Barnes
Alma Macrorie
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Raoul Pene Du Bois
Costume Design
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Talbot Jennings
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frenchman's Creek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frenchman's Creek about?
An English lady falls in love with a French pirate after he kidnaps her from her ancestral home on the coast of Cornwall and sweeps her off her feet into a world of adventure.
Who directed Frenchman's Creek?
Frenchman's Creek was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in Frenchman's Creek?
The principal cast of Frenchman's Creek includes Joan Fontaine, Arturo de Córdova, Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Frenchman's Creek released and how long is it?
Frenchman's Creek was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Frenchman's Creek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frenchman's Creek was composed by Victor Young.
Is Frenchman's Creek based on a book or true story?
Frenchman's Creek is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne du Maurier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frenchman's Creek?
Frenchman's Creek holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).