The Phantom Wagon
1939, French. Directed by Julien Duvivier.
French version of the Selma Lagerlof story, most famously filmed in 1921 by Victor Sjostrom, about a poor sinner who only realizes what misery he's wrought when he dies on New Year's Eve and is collected by Death in his carriage.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Julien DuvivierDirector
- Pierre FresnayDavid Holm
- Micheline Franceysoeur Edith
- Louis JouvetGeorges
- Valentine Tessierla capitaine Anderson
- Pierre PalauMonsieur Benoît
- Marie Bellsœur Maria
- Henri NassietGustave
- René GéninLe père Éternel
- Robert Le ViganLe père Martin
- Jean MercantonPierre Holm
- Ariane BorgSuzanne
- Madame Lherbayla vieille qui meurt
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1939
- Original title
- La Charrette fantôme
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Julien Duvivier
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What The Phantom Wagon is based on
The Phantom Wagon is based on Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! (1912) by Selma Lagerlöf.
1912
Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!
By Selma Lagerlöf
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The Phantom Wagon runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is The Phantom Wagon on?
The Phantom Wagon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 1939. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phantom Wagon?
If you liked The Phantom Wagon, try Tuesday, Mood Indigo, The Shepherd.
Who directed The Phantom Wagon?
The Phantom Wagon (1939) was directed by Julien Duvivier and stars Pierre Fresnay, Micheline Francey, Louis Jouvet.
What is The Phantom Wagon based on?
The Phantom Wagon is based on Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! (1912) by Selma Lagerlöf.