THE QUEEN OF SPADES

THE QUEEN OF SPADES, 1949

UK | DVD, Black & White, 85’ | English
Director: Thorold Dickinson
Cast: Anton Walbrook, Edith Evans, Anthony Dawson

Herman is a soldier who is spurned by his wealthy friends. In order to gain acceptance he seeks to make his fortune in gambling. When he hears that an old countess has struck a bargain with the devil and gave her soul in exchange for the ability to always win at card games, he does everything he can to learn her secret. Exposing the things humans are willing to do for wealth and recognition, this creepy gothic romance was nominated for the Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival the year it was released.