The Citadel of Silence (1937)

During the students ' rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it's her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.

Released June 3, 1937 98 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.evil-man, imdb.prison, aspectratio.1-37-1

Country: France
Languages: French