Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.

Marguerite Moreno
as La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique)

Pierre Blanchar
as Hermann

André Luguet
as Iretski

Madeleine Ozeray
as Lisa

Abel Jacquin
as Prince Tomski

Jean Didier
as Marumoff

Camille Bert
as

Raymone
as

Pierre Palau
as

Roger Legris
as