The Sandman (1932 film)

The Sandman (French: Le marchand de sable) is a 1932 French drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Jean Toulout, Kaissa Robba and Jean Worms. It was made at the Joinville Studios of Pathé-Natan. Location shooting took place at Ghardaïa in French Algeria. The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. The title refers to the folkloric figure of the Sandman.

Synopsis
While serving in an outpost in French Algeria, a lieutenant is ordered to investigate the misfortunes that have befallen a number of his fellow soldiers who have fallen ill or vanished. His discoveries take him to a house owned by mysterious White Russian.

Cast

 * Jean Toulout as 	Warneskine
 * Kaissa Robba as Gritcha
 * Jean Worms as 	Le commandant Saint-Hallier
 * Jean Heuzé as 	Le lieutenant Varnière
 * Alexandre Mihalesco as Haïoub
 * Suzanne Christy as 	Sandra
 * Louis Zellas as 	Igor
 * Paul Achard as Le cuisinier
 * Jacques Gautier as 	Prémelle
 * Rodolphe Marcilly as 	Laurey
 * Charles Lorrain as Damboine
 * Tahar Hanache as Mohamed