---
title: "Passage to Marseille"
year: 1944
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/passage-to-marseille-1944"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 18229
imdb_id: "tt0037166"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 73
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Passage to Marseille (1944) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/passage-to-marseille-1944

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Passage to Marseille is a 1944 American war and adventure film produced by Warner Brothers and directed by Michael Curtiz. The movie, which is also known by the title Message to Marseille, features a screenplay written by Casey Robinson and Jack Moffitt. The story is based on the novella Sans Patrie, also titled Men Without Country, by authors Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as Jean Matrac, Claude Rains as Captain Freycinet, and Michèle Morgan as Paula Matrac. The plot follows a freedom-loving French journalist who decides to sacrifice his personal happiness and security in order to battle Nazi tyranny. The production has a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes and received an official release in the United States on February 16, 1944. The film is categorized as an adventure, drama, and war production. It remains a notable example of Warner Brothers cinema from the World War II era, focusing on the efforts of individuals fighting against the occupation of their country.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Curtiz
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Humphrey Bogart** as *Jean Matrac*
- **Claude Rains** as *Capt. Freycinet*
- **Michèle Morgan** as *Paula Matrac*
- **Philip Dorn** as *Renault*
- **Sydney Greenstreet** as *Maj. Duval*
- **Peter Lorre** as *Marius*
- **George Tobias** as *Petit*
- **Helmut Dantine** as *Garou*
- **John Loder** as *Manning*
- **Victor Francen** as *Capt. Patain Malo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Passage to Marseille online?
Passage to Marseille is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Passage to Marseille worth watching?
Passage to Marseille holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 73 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Passage to Marseille and when was it released?
Passage to Marseille is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 1944. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Passage to Marseille?
Passage to Marseille was directed by Michael Curtiz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Passage to Marseille — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18229)
- [Passage to Marseille (1944) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037166/fullcredits/)
- [Passage to Marseille - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passage_to_Marseille)
- [Passage to Marseille (1944) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18229-passage-to-marseille/cast)
- [Passage to Marseille - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passage_to_Marseille)
- [Passage to Marseille Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Claude Rains & More](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/passage-to-marseille/20001486/credits/)

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