The Man with the Hispano (1933 film)

The Man with the Hispano is a 1933 French drama film directed by Jean Epstein. The film stars Jean Murat, Marie Glory, and Gaston Modot. It revolves around the themes of social class, love, and the perceived allure and danger of wealth, symbolized by the Hispano-Suiza luxury automobile. The plot centers on a wealthy man who becomes involved with a working-class woman, leading to various complications and societal conflicts. The film is notable for Epstein's visual style and exploration of social dynamics in 1930s France. While not as widely discussed as some of Epstein's other avant-garde works, The Man with the Hispano represents a more commercially-oriented film within his oeuvre.