The Obsession

The Obsession

The Obsession

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The Obsession

1912

0h 23m

5.8(15 votes)

Drama

Overview

A mother (Renee Carl) goes to see a palm reader who informs her that a loved one is about to die. The woman doesn't know if it's her son or her husband (Rene Navarre) but history buffs will know who it is as it's April 10, 1912 and the husband is about to board the Titanic.

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Gaumont

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Renée Carl

Renée Carl

Mme Trévoux

René Navarre

René Navarre

Jean Trévoux

Miss Édith

La voyante

Henri Jullien

Henri Jullien

Le parrain de Mme Trévoux

Le Petit Mathieu

Maurice Mathieu

Georges, le fils Trévoux

Creative team

Directed by: Louis Feuillade
Written by: Louis Feuillade

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