René Clair

Zehn Personen unterschiedlicher Herkunft werden zu einer mysteriösen Weekendparty auf eine Insel eingeladen und - nach dem Muster des Kinderreims von den "Zehn kleinen Negerlein" - auf verschiedene Weise ermordet. Exzellente Verfilmung eines Romans von Agatha Christie

Schönheit und Cleverneß verhelfen einer abenteuerlustigen europäischen Saloon-Sängerin am Mississippi zu einer blendenden Partie.

In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.