The Prisoner of Corbal

The Prisoner of Corbal

British poster
Directed by Karl Grune
Produced by Max Schach
Written by S. Fullman
Based on the novel The Nuptuals of Corbal by Rafael Sabatini
Starring Nils Asther
Hugh Sinclair
Hazel Terry
Noah Beery
Music by Allan Gray
Cinematography Otto Kanturek
Edited by Walter Stokvis
Production
company
Distributed by General Film Distributors (UK)
Release dates
 28 May 1936 (London) (UK)
Running time
 93 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Prisoner of Corbal is a 1936 British historical drama film directed by Karl Grune and starring Nils Asther, Hugh Sinclair and Hazel Terry.[1] It is also known by the alternative title The Marriage of Corbal.[2] It is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.

The film was made at Elstree Studios as an independent production which was released by General Film Distributors.

Plot

The aristocrat Cleonie is the object of affection for both the Marquis of Corbal and Citizen-Deputy of the revolution, Varennes. The latter saves Cleonie from the guillotine by disguising her as his nephew and smuggling her out of France.

Cast

Critical reception

TV Guide noted, "some racy bedroom scenes were clipped for the US release. The actors suffer from miscasting, but Asther gives an outstanding performance. Interesting use of camera angles stands out, as does the direction of the crowd scenes."[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The Marriage of Corbal (1936)". BFI.
  2. ↑ "The Marriage of Corbal (1936) - Karl Grune - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  3. ↑ "Prisoner Of Corbal". TVGuide.com.
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