description Algiers Overview
Algiers is a 1938 American drama film based on a French novel and its earlier adaptation. The story involves a jewel thief in Algiers who encounters a tourist, mirroring the narrative of the original 1937 French film *Pépé le Moko*. John Cromwell directed this Walter Wanger production starring Charles Boyer and Sigrid Gurie.
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info Algiers Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1938 |
help Algiers FAQ
Why can Pepe le Moko not simply leave the Casbah in Algiers?
Pepe, played by Charles Boyer, is protected by the Casbah's maze-like streets and loyal residents. Leaving that refuge would expose the wanted jewel thief to Inspector Slimane and the police waiting outside.
How closely does Algiers follow Pépé le Moko?
The 1938 film is an American remake of Julien Duvivier's 1937 French film Pépé le Moko. It retains the Casbah setting and the doomed attraction between the fugitive Pepe and the visiting Gaby.
Did Hedy Lamarr make her American film debut in Algiers?
Yes. Lamarr played Gaby in Algiers, her first Hollywood film after appearing in European productions including Ecstasy.
Is Algiers connected to Casablanca?
It is not part of the same story, but Algiers helped popularize the Hollywood image of a romantic, dangerous North African setting before Casablanca appeared in 1942. Charles Boyer's Pepe also influenced later Casbah parodies and impressions.
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