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Premiere

1938

68 minutes

Mystery

Overview

In Paris a leading theatre impresario is murdered on opening night, shortly after replacing his leading lady. A police Inspector in the audience takes over the investigation. The film was shot at Elstree Studios. It was a close remake of the 1937 Austrian film Premiere and re-used a number of musical scenes from the original which were dubbed into English.

Top Cast

John Lodge headshot

John Lodge

Inspector Bonnard

Judy Kelly headshot

Judy Kelly

Carmen Daviot

Joan Marion headshot

Joan Marion

Lydia Lavalle

Hugh Williams headshot

Hugh Williams

Nissen, Rene

Edward Chapman headshot

Edward Chapman

Lohrmann

Steven Geray headshot

Steven Geray

Frolich

Wallace Geoffrey headshot

Wallace Geoffrey

Renoir

Geoffrey Sumner headshot

Geoffrey Sumner

Captain Curry

Joss Ambler headshot

Joss Ambler

Spectator

Jack Lambert headshot

Jack Lambert

Stage Manager

Joyce Heron headshot

Joyce Heron

Dancer