Cordial Agreement
Entente cordiale
Synopsis
The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
Top Cast
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Victor Francen
Edouard VII, Prince and King
Bernard Lancret
Jean Roussel
Pierre Richard-Willm
Capt. Charles Roussel
Janine Darcey
Sylvia Clayton
Gaby Morlay
Queen Victoria
Jean Périer
President Emile Loubet
Jacques Baumer
Georges Clemenceau
Louis Seigner
German ambassador
André Lefaur
Lord Clayton
Arlette Marchal
Queen Alexandra
Junie Astor
Actress
Marcelle Praince
Lady Clayton
Nita Raya
Music Hall Star
Carine Nelson
Marjorie, lady-in-waiting
Jaque Catelain
Prince Consort
Jean Toulout
Lord Salisbury
André Roanne
Arthur Balfour
Jean d'Yd
Joë Chamberlain
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- André Maurois
- Original Score
- Marcel Lattès
- Original Title
- Entente cordiale
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Arcadia Films, Flora Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
André Maurois, Abel Hermant
Marcel Lattès
Marc Fossard, Theodore J. Pahle
Bernard Natan, Max Glass
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Lattès
Original Music Composer
André Maurois
Screenplay
Marc Fossard
Director of Photography
Bernard Natan
Producer
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Max Glass
Producer
Theodore J. Pahle
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cordial Agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cordial Agreement
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cordial Agreement about?
The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
Who directed Cordial Agreement?
Cordial Agreement was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in Cordial Agreement?
The principal cast of Cordial Agreement includes Victor Francen, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Richard-Willm, Janine Darcey, Gaby Morlay.
When was Cordial Agreement released and how long is it?
Cordial Agreement was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Cordial Agreement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cordial Agreement was composed by Marcel Lattès.