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details Released in 1931, Captain Craddock is a Franco-German musical film directed by Hanns Schwarz and Max de Vaucorbeil. It's a lively comedy of romance and maritime adventure, with a memorable soundtrack composed by Werner R. Heymann.
Among the songs in the film, Les Gars de la Marine is undoubtedly the most famous. Written by Jean Boyer, it is performed by Jean Murat and the Comedian Harmonists. The song celebrates the lives of sailors, with lively lyrics and a catchy rhythm that evokes the spirit of camaraderie and adventure on the high seas.
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Captain Craddock, commander of a cruiser whose crew hasn't been paid for months, decides to call his country's consul in Monaco to account. He discovers that one of his passengers, Princess Yola, is in fact the sovereign of Pontenero. An inveterate gambler, he squandered a sum of money at the Monte Carlo casino and threatened to bomb the Principality if his losses were not reimbursed. Finally, the princess convinces him to leave with her for new horizons.
Cast
- Jean Murat: Captain Craddock
- Käthe von Nagy: Princess Yola de Pontenero
- Charles Redgie: Pierre, the first officer
- Alice Tissot: Isabelle
- Nicolas Redelsperger: Minister of Finance
Other songs from the film
In addition to Les Gars de la Marine, the film includes several other musical numbers that contribute to its festive, maritime atmosphere:
- Quand la brise vagabonde
- Ponténero
This film is a fine example of musical cinema from the 1930s, and its soundtrack left its mark on the era. It is said that Hergé was inspired by the title of the song Les Gars de la Marine to create the name of the famous Captain Haddock.
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