The Devil in the Heart (1927)

Ludivine Bucaille stupidly wishes that Leherg and his son Delphin both die at sea. Amazingly, Leherg actually is lost at sea but his son somehow survives. His mother subsequently dies of sorrow. Remorseful, Ludivine gets her parents to take Delphin in their care. She makes sure the house is nice and tidy. Delphin and Ludivine grow to love each other and eventually get engaged. But father Bucaille, a drunk, wants Ludivine to marry Lauderin, the owner of a bar. Ludivine, in a moment of jealousy, thinking that Delphin has cheated on her, accepts. As Delpin plans on leaving the country the day after the engagement, Ludivine takes a boat to meet him. Lauderin sneaks into the boat and, as a storm hits it, he attempts to rape her. Delphin comes to the rescue. The two lovers can now unite.

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Summary Details
Running Time2 hr
GenresDrama
FilmmakersRole
Marcel L'Herbier Director
Lucie Delarue-Mardrus Writer
Marcel L'Herbier Writer
Lucien Bellavoine Cinematographer
Louis Le Bertre Cinematographer
Jean Letort Cinematographer
Lucien Aguettand Production Designer
Claude Autant-Lara Production Designer
Robert-Jules Garnier Production Designer
CastRole
Betty Balfour
Ludivine Bucaille - une fille étrange
Jaque Catelain
Delphin Leherg - le fils de Leherg qu'aime Ludivine
Roger Karl
Le père Leherg - le père de Delphin
André Nox
Pierre Lauderin - un tenancier de boîte auquel Bucaille destine sa fille