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Release Year1930
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorMarcel L'Herbier
WritersMarcel L'Herbier
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIllegitimate Child
About Illegitimate Child
The illegitimate son of a music-hall star and an ambitious politician has grown up to become a journalist. He decides to get back at his father by using blackmail.
Directed by Marcel L'Herbier, Illegitimate Child leans on a strong ensemble — Emmy Lynn, Jaque Catelain, Marcelle Pradot — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1930.
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