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Molière
Also known as The Life of Molière in the USA
(1909) France
B&W : Short film
Directed by Léonce Perret

Cast: Abel Gance

Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont production; distributed by Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont. / Scenario by Abel Gance. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Gance’s first film as an actor. The film was released in the USA (at 965 feet) as The Life of Molière by Kleine Optical Company on 29 October 1910.

Drama: Historical.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown) [France]; Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 10 June 2024.

References: Brownlow-Parade p. 521 : Website-AFI.