Saint Joan the Maid (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1929, Saint Joan the Maid is a drama and history film directed by Marco de Gastyne, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. This relatively straightforward dramatic biography was one of two films commissioned to honor Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her death, but it was soon undeservedly relegated to obscurity in favor of Carl Dreyer's triumphant 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'. The comparison is unfair: Dreyer was an artist, but director Marco de Gastyne certainly proved himself a distinguished craftsman, and his emphasis on the Maid of Orléans early life in Domrémy serves as a picturesque, matching bookend to Dreyer's impassioned courtroom drama.
Who’s in it. Saint Joan the Maid stars Simone Genevois as Jeanne d'Arc, Fernand Mailly as La Hire, Georges Paulais as Nicolas Loyseleur and Jean Debucourt as Charles VII, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Saint Joan the Maid 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 Saint Joan the Maid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saint Joan the Maid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saint Joan the Maid (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saint Joan the Maid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saint Joan the Maid worth watching?
- Saint Joan the Maid holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saint Joan the Maid?
- Saint Joan the Maid stars Simone Genevois, Fernand Mailly, Georges Paulais, Jean Debucourt and Philippe Hériat.
- When was Saint Joan the Maid released?
- Saint Joan the Maid was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.