The Sandman (1932 film)
The Sandman is a 1932 French drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Jean Toulout, Kaissa Robba and Jean Worms. It was made at the Joinville Studios of Pathé-Natan. Location shooting took place at Ghardaïa in French Algeria. The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. The title refers to the folkloric figure of the Sandman.
Synopsis
While serving in an outpost in French Algeria, a lieutenant is ordered to investigate the misfortunes that have befallen a number of his fellow soldiers who have fallen ill or vanished. His discoveries take him to a house owned by mysterious White Russian.Cast
- Jean Toulout as Warneskine
- Kaissa Robba as Gritcha
- Jean Worms as Le commandant Saint-Hallier
- Jean Heuzé as Le lieutenant Varnière
- Alexandre Mihalesco as Haïoub
- Suzanne Christy as Sandra
- Louis Zellas as Igor
- Paul Achard as Le cuisinier
- Jacques Gautier as Prémelle
- Rodolphe Marcilly as Laurey
- Charles Lorrain as Damboine
- Tahar Hanache as Mohamed