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One sheet This is a German movie poster for the 1949 historical thriller titled "Der Dämon von Paris" (translated as The Demon of Paris), which is the German title for the American film originally released as "Reign of Terror" and later reissued as "The Black Book".Film OverviewDirected by Anthony Mann, this 18th-century "period noir" is set during the French Revolution. The plot follows an undercover agent, Charles D'Aubigny, in a race against time to find a secret ledger—the "Black Book"—that contains the names of political enemies targeted for execution by the dictator Maximilien Robespierre.Key Cast and CrewStarring:Robert Cummings as Charles D'Aubigny.Arlene Dahl as Madelon.Richard Basehart as Maximilien Robespierre.Richard Hart as François Barras.Director: Anthony Mann, known for his visually striking film noir style.Cinematography: John Alton, a legendary figure in film noir history noted for his use of high-contrast "chiaroscuro" lighting.Poster ImageryThe artwork depicts the faces of the lead stars, Robert Cummings and Arlene Dahl, looming over a chaotic scene of a bloodthirsty mob and a guillotine, which centralizes the film's setting during the height of the French Revolution's violence. |
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