
Ferragus
Synopsis
An adaptation of the first part of Balzac's History of the Thirteen, centered on the secret society of the Thirteen and helmed by René Navarre in the titular role of the former convict who became a sublime father.
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- Director
- Gaston Ravel
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Bernède
- Original Title
- Ferragus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Films A. Legrand, Films Rene Navarre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaston Ravel
Arthur Bernède, Honoré de Balzac
Marcel Grimault
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Bernède
Screenplay
Marcel Grimault
Director of Photography
Gaston Ravel
Director
Tony Lekain
Production Design
Honoré de Balzac
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ferragus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferragus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ferragus about?
An adaptation of the first part of Balzac's History of the Thirteen, centered on the secret society of the Thirteen and helmed by René Navarre in the titular role of the former convict who became a sublime father.
Who directed Ferragus?
Ferragus was directed by Gaston Ravel.
Who stars in Ferragus?
The principal cast of Ferragus includes René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, Lucien Dalsace, Stewart Rome.
When was Ferragus released and how long is it?
Ferragus was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.




















