Maldone is a canal worker, happy with his life after running away from his family estate. He falls in love with Zita, a young gypsy girl, during a local fete. However, after his brother dies, Maldone is called back to manage the estate. There, he takes up the life of a landowner and marries a neighbor’s daughter. Years later Maldone is still restless on the estate, and becomes obsessed with Zita, after meeting her by chance one evening.
Director: Jean Grémillon.
Stars: Charles Dullin, Marcelle Charles Dullin, Geymond Vital, André Bacqué, George Seroff, Annabella, Roger Karl. AKA Misdeal
This place is so wonderful. One treasure after another. Thanks so much for all the effort, Jon. It does not go unappreciated!!!