L'Inhumaine (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1924, L'Inhumaine is a drama and science fiction film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. A famous singer Claire Lescot, who lives on the outskirts of Paris, is courted by many men, including a maharajah, Djorah de Nopur, and a young Swedish scientist, Einar Norsen. At her lavish parties she enjoys their amorous attentions but she remains emotionally aloof and heartlessly taunts them. When she is told that Norsen has killed himself because of her, she shows no feelings. At her next concert she is booed by an audience outraged at her coldness. She visits the vault in which Norsen's body lies, and as she admits her feelings for him she discovers that he is alive; his death was feigned. Djorah is jealous of their new relationship and causes Claire to be bitten by a poisonous snake. Her body is brought to Norsen's laboratory, where he, by means of his scientific inventions, restores Claire to life.
Who’s in it. L'Inhumaine stars Jaque Catelain as Einar Norsen, Léonid Walter de Malte as Wladimir Kranine, Philippe Hériat as Djorah de Nopur and Fred Kellerman as Frank Mahler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, L'Inhumaine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Inhumaine page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Inhumaine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Inhumaine (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Inhumaine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Inhumaine worth watching?
- L'Inhumaine holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'Inhumaine?
- L'Inhumaine stars Jaque Catelain, Léonid Walter de Malte, Philippe Hériat, Fred Kellerman and Georgette Leblanc.