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The Marriage of Corbal (1936)
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The Prisoner of Corbal is a 1936 British historical drama film directed by Karl Grune and starring Nils Asther, Hugh Sinclair and Hazel Terry. It is also known by the alternative title The Marriage of Corbal. It is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
Actors
Nils Asther
(Varennes)
Hugh Sinclair
(Marquis of Corbal)
Noah Beery Sr.
(The Sergeant)
Ernst Deutsch
(The Fugitive)
Davy Burnaby
(Pierre)
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