Marie Galante
“A triumph of startling drama-set in the danger zone of American intrigue.”
Synopsis
On the French coast, unlucky Marie Galante is abducted and forced to board an American cargo ship bound for the Panama Canal. When an escape attempt leaves Marie high and dry in the Yucatan, she takes work as a nightclub singer to earn her safe passage to the Canal region. But Marie faces bigger problems when she gets mixed up in a destructive plot against the U.S. Naval fleet, and so she accepts the kindly assistance of secret agent Dr. Crawbett.
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Spencer Tracy
Dr. Crawbett
Ketti Gallian
Marie Galante
Ned Sparks
Plosser
Helen Morgan
Miss Tapia
Sig Ruman
Brogard
Leslie Fenton
General Saki Tenoki
Arthur Byron
General Gerald Phillips
Jay C. Flippen
Sailor in Bar
Stepin Fetchit
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Robert Loraine
Ratcliff
Frank Darien
Ellsworth
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
French Girl
Frank LaRue
Port Inspector
Agostino Borgato
Frenchman (uncredited)
Carlotta Monti
Cabaret Entertainer (uncredited)
J. Carrol Naish
French Sailor Painting Ship (uncredited)
Kai Schmidt
Crew Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Berkeley
- Original Score
- Arthur Lange
- Original Title
- Marie Galante
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Reginald Berkeley, Edmund L. Hartmann, Jacques Deval
Arthur Lange
John F. Seitz
Harold D. Schuster
Winfield R. Sheehan
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Reginald Berkeley
Screenplay
René Hubert
Costume Design
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Edmund L. Hartmann
Writer
Arthur Lange
Original Music Composer
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
Winfield R. Sheehan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marie Galante
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What is Marie Galante about?
On the French coast, unlucky Marie Galante is abducted and forced to board an American cargo ship bound for the Panama Canal. When an escape attempt leaves Marie high and dry in the Yucatan, she takes work as a nightclub singer to earn her safe passage to the Canal region. But Marie faces bigger problems when she gets mixed up in a destructive plot against the U.S. Naval fleet, and so she accepts the kindly assistance of secret agent Dr. Crawbett.
Who directed Marie Galante?
Marie Galante was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Marie Galante?
The principal cast of Marie Galante includes Spencer Tracy, Ketti Gallian, Ned Sparks, Helen Morgan, Sig Ruman.
When was Marie Galante released and how long is it?
Marie Galante was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Marie Galante?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marie Galante was composed by Arthur Lange.
Is Marie Galante based on a book or true story?
Marie Galante is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Deval".