Name: The Strange Monsieur Victor
Director: Jean Grémillon
Released: 1938
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Madeleine Renaud, Viviane Romance, Marcelle Géniat, Pierre Blanchar, Raimu

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Madeleine Renaud

Viviane Romance

Marcelle Géniat

Pierre Blanchar

Raimu

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The Strange Monsieur Victor

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