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4 Extra Debut. A 1914 silent film holds the key to an infamous murder trial. Thriller starring Honor Blackman and Shelley Conn.
Honor Blackman, Shelley Conn, Mariah Gale and Samantha Spiro star in Beatrice Hitchman's thrilling debut, adapted by Miranda Davies. A 1914 silent film called Petite Mort holds the key to an infamous murder trial.
1967, Paris. A young journalist, Juliette Blanc (Shelley Conn) investigates the mystery of a missing section of film from a recently rediscovered silent film print from 1914 - Petite Mort. She is contacted by an elderly woman, Adele Roux (Honor Blackman), the star of that infamous film, who seems keen to tell her story.
1913, Paris. The young Adele Roux (Mariah Gale) arrives at the gates of the Pathe film studios, determined to fulfil her ambition to become a screen actress, like her heroine 'Terpsichore' - the beautiful actress, Luce Durand (Samantha Spiro). But her path to fame is not straightforward.
Produced and directed by Emma Harding.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Madame Adele Roux | Honor Blackman |
Juliette Blanc | Shelley Conn |
Adele Roux | Mariah Gale |
Andre Durand | Marcus D'Amico |
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore") | Samantha Spiro |
Camille Roux | Georgie Fuller |
Pere Simon | David Seddon |
Peyssac | David Seddon |
Mathilde | Maria Teresa Creasey |
Aurelie | Maria Teresa Creasey |
Feuillade | John Norton |
Paul LeClerc | John Norton |
Lazard | John Norton |
Elodie Kernuac | Priyanga Burford |
Inspector Japy | Michael Bertenshaw |
Harbleu | Michael Bertenshaw |
Rinaldi | Michael Bertenshaw |
Dr Langlois | Sean Murray |
Judge | Sean Murray |
Director | Emma Harding |
Producer | Emma Harding |
Adaptor | Miranda Davies |
Author | Beatrice Hitchman |
Broadcasts
- Mon 28 Oct 2013 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 28 Oct 2013 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 11 Jun 2018 14:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 12 Jun 2018 02:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra