The Late Mathias Pascal
Feu Mathias Pascal
Synopsis
Mathias Pascal, only son of a once-rich family, marries beautiful Romalinda, who has a terrible mother-in-law. She controls her daughter, and soon his home life becomes a nightmare. His only moments of lights are his mother and baby, but both die on the same day. Shocked, he leaves his hometown and goes to Monte Carlo, where he wins a fortune at the casino. Returning home, he reads his own obituary in a paper. They have found a corpse in a creek and connected it with his disappearance. Mathias, noticing that he is now free from all ties to his old life, decides to start a new one.
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The Late Mathias Pascal (Feu Mathias Pascal) (1926) | Fight of the Suitors - Clip [HD]
Type: Clip • Published 2023-02-24
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Ivan Mosjoukine
Mathias Pascal
Marcelle Pradot
Romilde Pascal
Lois Moran
Adrienne Paleari
Marthe Mellot
Maria Pascal, Mathias's Mother
Pauline Carton
Scholastique Pascal
Irma Perrot
Sylvia Caporale
Mireille Barsac
Fisherman's Widow
Michel Simon
Jérôme Pomino
Isaure Douvan
Batta Maldagna
Pierre Batcheff
Scipion Papiano
Georges Térof
Lover of Number 12, a Player
Philippe Hériat
Assessor's Assistant
Jean Hervé
Chev Terence Papiano
Isaak Douvan-Tortsov
Anselme Paleari
Jaque Catelain
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Jane Pierson
(uncredited)
Jeanne Saint-Bonnet
(uncredited)
Solange Sicard
Olive Mesmi (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel L'Herbier, Luigi Pirandello
- Original Score
- Joseph-Eugène Szyfer
- Original Title
- Feu Mathias Pascal
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Cinégraphic, Albatros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
Marcel L'Herbier, Luigi Pirandello
Joseph-Eugène Szyfer
Fédote Bourgasoff, René Guichard, Paul Guichard, Jimmy Berliet, Nikolas Roudakoff, Jean Letort
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Marcel L'Herbier
Writer
Fédote Bourgasoff
Director of Photography
René Guichard
Director of Photography
Paul Guichard
Director of Photography
Jimmy Berliet
Director of Photography
Nikolas Roudakoff
Director of Photography
Jean Letort
Director of Photography
Joseph-Eugène Szyfer
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Late Mathias Pascal about?
Mathias Pascal, only son of a once-rich family, marries beautiful Romalinda, who has a terrible mother-in-law. She controls her daughter, and soon his home life becomes a nightmare. His only moments of lights are his mother and baby, but both die on the same day. Shocked, he leaves his hometown and goes to Monte Carlo, where he wins a fortune at the casino. Returning home, he reads his own obituary in a paper. They have found a corpse in a creek and connected it with his disappearance. Mathias, noticing that he is now free from all ties to his old life, decides to start a new one.
Who directed The Late Mathias Pascal?
The Late Mathias Pascal was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in The Late Mathias Pascal?
The principal cast of The Late Mathias Pascal includes Ivan Mosjoukine, Marcelle Pradot, Lois Moran, Marthe Mellot, Pauline Carton.
When was The Late Mathias Pascal released and how long is it?
The Late Mathias Pascal was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Late Mathias Pascal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Late Mathias Pascal was composed by Joseph-Eugène Szyfer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Late Mathias Pascal?
The Late Mathias Pascal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).