The Unknown N° 13
L'inconnue n° 13
Synopsis
While investigating the world of Parisian tramps, journalist René Savary, himself disguised as a poor beggar, notices the strange behavior of a little boy. He follows the brat after he has sneaked out of a barge, catches up with him and takes him to his home. There, the kid tells him about himself : his name is Jean, his mother has disappeared and since then he has been left to fend for himself. Moved by the lot of the wretched boy, Savary, with the aid of his friend Pierrot, undertakes to solve the mystery.
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René Dary
Journalist René Savary
Marcelle Derrien
Doctor Simone Laffont
Pierre-Louis
Reporter-photographer Pierrot
Mady Berry
Housekeeper Maria
Robert Lussac
Marco
Janine Miller
Marthe Audibert, the Unknown No. 13
Christian Fourcade
Little Jean Carrousel
Paulette Andrieux
Mrs. Oriane
René Hell
Tramp
Jean Nosserot
Jacques
Maurice Pierrat
Boss
Paul Villé
Mr. Gerbier
Nicolas Amato
Coffee boy (uncredited)
Michèle Brabo
(uncredited)
Lyne Carrel
(uncredited)
Liliane Charpentier
(uncredited)
Jacqueline Clément
(uncredited)
Guy Fournier
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Paulin
- Original Title
- L'inconnue n° 13
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Francinalp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Paulin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Paul Paulin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unknown N° 13
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What is The Unknown N° 13 about?
While investigating the world of Parisian tramps, journalist René Savary, himself disguised as a poor beggar, notices the strange behavior of a little boy. He follows the brat after he has sneaked out of a barge, catches up with him and takes him to his home. There, the kid tells him about himself : his name is Jean, his mother has disappeared and since then he has been left to fend for himself. Moved by the lot of the wretched boy, Savary, with the aid of his friend Pierrot, undertakes to solve the mystery.
Who directed The Unknown N° 13?
The Unknown N° 13 was directed by Jean-Paul Paulin.
Who stars in The Unknown N° 13?
The principal cast of The Unknown N° 13 includes René Dary, Marcelle Derrien, Pierre-Louis, Mady Berry, Robert Lussac.
When was The Unknown N° 13 released and how long is it?
The Unknown N° 13 was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.