settima

1930s

The Spider (Kenneth MacKenna + William Cameron Menzies, 1931)

Jan

4

World Hypnotism Day

The Spider (1931)

A masked Alexander (Howard Phillips) seated on a curule on stage. DP: James Wong Howe.

Le jour se lève [The Day Rises / Daybreak] (Marcel Carné, 1939)

Jan

3

Memento Mori Day

Le jour se lève (1939)

François (Jean Gabin) and Clara (Arletty). DPs: Philippe Agostini, André Bac, Albert Viguier & Curt Courant.

“People in love are said to be more alive than others. Is it true?”