Thorold Dickinson’s tantalisingly macabre tale tells the story of an ancient countess and her dealings with the devil in order to secure success at the gambling table. This is a rare opportunity to see a forgotten classic of British cinema, don’t miss out!

Event

A post-screening discussion led by Linnie Blake, Principal Lecturer in film and Director of the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, will follow the Wed 18 December screening of The Queen of Spades.

Duration:
96 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
Great Britain

Year of production:
1949