The Assassination of
the Duke de Guise (1908)
Directed by Andre
Calmettes and Charles Le Bargy, who stars in the film, this film also
features Albert Lambert and Gabrielle Robinne. In 1588 Henri III of
France summons Duke Henri de Guise to his palace where upon the duke
is killed.
For those of us not
especially familiar with French history of the period this short film
is a little hard to understand and offers little explanation for the
on screen action. Most of the short run time of this film is taken up
with showing the planning of and action of the assassination itself,
it would have been nice to see even just a little on why the king
wants the duke killed. Largely the film is well made with good sets
and costumes as well as being well shot.
2/5
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