Still from Frenchman's Creek — Frenchman's Creek (1944) — Mitchell LeisenPhotographed by George Barnes

Mitchell Leisen

Frenchman's Creek

Name: Frenchman's Creek
Genre: Romance, Adventure
Released: 1944
Duration: 112 min

English / 1944 / 1h 52m

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Romance Adventure

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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.

Included in
Love in Disguise
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorMitchell Leisen

WriterTalbot Jennings

CinematographerGeorge Barnes

ComposerVictor Young

EditorAlma Macrorie

Cast

Joan Fontaineas Dona St. Columb

Arturo de Córdovaas Jean Benoit Aubrey

Basil Rathboneas Lord Rockingham

Nigel Bruceas Lord Godolphin

Cecil Kellawayas William

Ralph Forbesas Harry St. Columb

Harald Mareschas Edmond

Billy Danielas Pierre Blanc

Moyna MacGillas Lady Godolphin

Patricia Barkeras Henrietta

David Jamesas James

Phyllis Barryas Woman in Gaming House (uncredited)

George Bartonas Pirate Crewman (uncredited)

Bunny Beattyas Alice (uncredited)

Noble Blakeas Pirate Crewman (uncredited)

David Cavendishas Guest (uncredited)

Bob Clarkas Pirate Crewman (uncredited)

Neal Clisbyas Pirate Crewman (uncredited)

David Clydeas Martin - Coachman (uncredited)

Charles Colemanas Thomas (uncredited)