Frenchman's Creek(1944)
In her elegant world...a lady of ice...in his world of adventure...a woman of fire!
Frenchman's Creek Synopsis
An English lady falls in love with a French pirate after he kidnaps her from her ancestral home on the coast of Cornwall and sweeps her off her feet into a world of adventure.
Frenchman's Creek (1944) is a romance, adventure and drama film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on September 20, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Joan Fontaine, Arturo de Córdova, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writers:
- Daphne du Maurier, Talbot Jennings
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Frenchman's Creek Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Fontaine
as Dona St. Columb
Arturo de Córdova
as Jean Benoit Aubrey
Basil Rathbone
as Lord Rockingham
Nigel Bruce
as Lord Godolphin
Cecil Kellaway
as William
Ralph Forbes
as Harry St. Columb
- Harald Maresch
Harald Maresch
as Edmond
Billy Daniel
as Pierre Blanc
Moyna MacGill
as Lady Godolphin
- Patricia Barker
Patricia Barker
as Henrietta
- David James
David James
as James
Phyllis Barry
as Woman in Gaming House (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, written by Daphne du Maurier and Talbot Jennings.
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Frenchman's Creek Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 24 ratings.
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Frenchman's Creek – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Frenchman's Creek?
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The main cast of Frenchman's Creek (1944) includes Joan Fontaine, Arturo de Córdova, Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Cecil Kellaway. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frenchman's Creek released?
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Frenchman's Creek was released on September 20, 1944 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Frenchman's Creek worth watching?
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Frenchman's Creek (1944) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.