Saint Joan the Maid
La Merveilleuse Vie de Jeanne d'Arc
Synopsis
This relatively straightforward dramatic biography was one of two films commissioned to honor Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her death, but it was soon undeservedly relegated to obscurity in favor of Carl Dreyer's triumphant 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'. The comparison is unfair: Dreyer was an artist, but director Marco de Gastyne certainly proved himself a distinguished craftsman, and his emphasis on the Maid of Orléans early life in Domrémy serves as a picturesque, matching bookend to Dreyer's impassioned courtroom drama.
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Simone Genevois
Jeanne d'Arc
Fernand Mailly
La Hire
Georges Paulais
Nicolas Loyseleur
Jean Debucourt
Charles VII
Philippe Hériat
Gilles de Rays
Gaston Modot
Lord Glasdall
Daniel Mendaille
Lord Talbot
Jean-Louis Allibert
François Viguier
Genica Athanasiou
Léonce Cargue
Jean Dalbe
Pierre Denols
Choura Milena
Mary Serta
Jean-Pierre Stock
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco de Gastyne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-José Frappa
- Original Score
- Marc Delmas, Henri Février
- Original Title
- La Merveilleuse Vie de Jeanne d'Arc
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Rapid Film, Pathé-Natan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco de Gastyne
Jean-José Frappa
Marc Delmas, Henri Février
Gaston Brun
Department Leadership Roster
Marco de Gastyne
Director
Marc Delmas
Original Music Composer
Henri Février
Original Music Composer
Gaston Brun
Director of Photography
Jean-José Frappa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Joan the Maid
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What is Saint Joan the Maid about?
This relatively straightforward dramatic biography was one of two films commissioned to honor Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her death, but it was soon undeservedly relegated to obscurity in favor of Carl Dreyer's triumphant 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'. The comparison is unfair: Dreyer was an artist, but director Marco de Gastyne certainly proved himself a distinguished craftsman, and his emphasis on the Maid of Orléans early life in Domrémy serves as a picturesque, matching bookend to Dreyer's impassioned courtroom drama.
Who directed Saint Joan the Maid?
Saint Joan the Maid was directed by Marco de Gastyne.
Who stars in Saint Joan the Maid?
The principal cast of Saint Joan the Maid includes Simone Genevois, Fernand Mailly, Georges Paulais, Jean Debucourt, Philippe Hériat.
When was Saint Joan the Maid released and how long is it?
Saint Joan the Maid was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Saint Joan the Maid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saint Joan the Maid was composed by Marc Delmas, Henri Février.