The House on the Dune (1952 film)

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The House on the Dune
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Directed by Georges Lampin
Written by
Based on The House on the Dune by Maxence Van der Meersch
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Jean Bourgoin
Edited by Borys Lewin
Music by Maurice Thiriet
Production
companies
  • Films Vendôme
  • Silver Films
Distributed by Les Films Corona
Release date
  • 29 February 1952 (1952-02-29)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryFrance
Language French

The House on the Dune (French: La maison dans la dune) is a 1952 French crime drama film directed by Georges Lampin and starring Ginette Leclerc, Jean Chevrier and Roger Pigaut. [1] It was a remake of the 1934 film of the same title, which was in turn based on the 1932 novel The House on the Dune by Maxence Van Der Meersch. The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Colasson.

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Close to the Belgian border, smuggler Sylvain and his lover Germaine give shelter to Sylvain's friend and fellow smuggler César who has killed a customs officer. The dogged Inspector Lourges is placed on the case, although he begins to develop feelings for Germaine.

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  1. Rège p.605

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