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The Kidnapping

19341h 23mDimitri Kirsanoff
IMDb 7.3

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Hans has killed the dog of Firmin, a shepherd. Wild with rage, Firmin kidnaps Elsi, Hans' fiancée and locks her up at his home. Hans, a peddler, vows to find the missing girl. This is what he does and he manages, with the help of Mânu, the village idiot, to give Elsi a letter. On seeing her, the changeling falls in love at first sight with the young woman. Elsi soon realizes that Mânu can become her instrument of vengeance.

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What is The Kidnapping (1934) about?

Hans has killed the dog of Firmin, a shepherd. Wild with rage, Firmin kidnaps Elsi, Hans' fiancée and locks her up at his home. Hans, a peddler, vows to find the missing girl. This is what he does and he manages, with the help of Mânu, the village idiot, to give Elsi a letter. On seeing her, the changeling falls in love at first sight with the young woman. Elsi soon realizes that Mânu can become…

Who stars in The Kidnapping?

The Kidnapping stars Dita Parlo (Elsi), Geymond Vital (Firmin), Jeanne Marie-Laurent (La mère de Firmin), Auguste Bovério (Mathias - le colporteur), Dyk Rudens (Hans). The film was directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff.

How long is The Kidnapping?

The Kidnapping has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934.

Is The Kidnapping worth watching?

The Kidnapping holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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