Les voleurs de gloire
What would Paul Barkany be without the talent of his wife Véra, an opera singer? Nothing! But, although he is beholden to her, he reaps the benefits of glory alone. When he is seduced by a rival of his wife, Paul proves unable to write music anymore. Now ruined, he cynically appropriates the score of a young composer, in love with Véra. Véra remains silent and the opera is a triumph. But Paul finally breaks down, struck down by shame and remorse. Véra and the young composer forgive the repentant wretch.
- Released
- 1926
Details
Release year: 1926
Storyline
What would Paul Barkany be without the talent of his wife Véra, an opera singer? Nothing! But, although he is beholden to her, he reaps the benefits of glory alone. When he is seduced by a rival of his wife, Paul proves unable to write music anymore. Now ruined, he cynically appropriates the score of a young composer, in love with Véra. Véra remains silent and the opera is a triumph. But Paul finally breaks down, struck down by shame and remorse. Véra and the young composer forgive the repentant wretch.
Top credits
- Henri Baudin — Paul Berkany - un compositeur qui s'approprie les oeuvres des autres
- Ernö Verebes — Georges Lenoir
- Lotte Neumann — Véra Barkany - la femme de Paul, une cantatrice
- Suzy Pierson — Suzanne de Fronval