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The Queen of Spades 1949 Full Movie Online

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The Queen of Spades Full Movie Online: A Tale of Greed and Supernatural Secrets

In the heart of St. Petersburg in 1806, Captain Herman Suvorin, a Russian officer of the engineers, finds himself captivated by the world of gambling. While he observes his fellow officers engaging in the game of faro, Herman refrains from participating, fearing the loss of his hard-earned money.

Whispers of the Countess Ranevskaya’s Secret

Amidst the chatter of military officers, Herman overhears intriguing gossip about the aging Countess Ranevskaya. It is said that she possesses a secret to winning at cards, a secret she acquired decades ago in exchange for her soul. This revelation piques Herman’s interest, leading him to purchase a book titled The Strange Secrets of the Count de Saint Germain. This book recounts tales of individuals who traded their souls for wealth and power, including a chapter about a “Countess R***” who won a fortune through gambling after receiving the secret from the count.

Herman deduces that the mysterious “Countess R***” refers to Countess Ranevskaya, igniting his desire to uncover her secret.

The Young Ward and Competing Suitors

The elderly countess has a young ward, Lizaveta Ivanovna, who captures the attention of Andrei, a noble military officer and Herman’s friend. During a chance encounter at a bird market, Andrei decides to pursue Lizaveta romantically. Meanwhile, Herman, driven by his greed, attempts to woo Lizaveta with love letters, hoping to gain access to the countess’s home.

When Andrei learns of Herman’s advances, he warns Lizaveta about Herman’s dangerous intentions, but she dismisses his concerns, believing in Herman’s affections.

The Confrontation with the Countess

Eventually, Herman gains entry to the countess’s residence and confronts her, demanding to know the secret of the three winning cards. In a desperate bid, he offers to take on her sin in exchange for the knowledge. When the countess remains silent, Herman resorts to threats, drawing a pistol. The shock of his actions causes the elderly woman to die from fright.

In a panic, Herman flees to Lizaveta’s apartment, confessing his role in the countess’s death. He tries to justify his actions by claiming the pistol was unloaded, but Lizaveta is horrified to learn that his professed love was merely a facade for his greed.

The Haunting Revelation

Herman attends the countess’s funeral, where he is horrified to witness her eyes open in the coffin, locking onto him. That night, he reads a chapter from his book titled “The Dead Will Give Up Their Secrets,” which foreshadows the supernatural events to come. Soon after, the ghost of the countess visits him, revealing the secret of the three cards: three, seven, and ace. However, she imposes a condition—Herman must marry Lizaveta.

The following day, Herman attempts to reconcile with Lizaveta, but she rebuffs him once more, unaware of the ghostly pact he has made.

The Gamble of Fate

Determined to test his newfound knowledge, Herman takes his savings to a gaming salon. There, he encounters Andrei, who challenges him to a duel. Herman proposes a game of faro instead, and Andrei agrees. In a stroke of luck, Herman bets all his savings on the three of spades and wins. Encouraged by his success, he bets again on the seven of spades, winning once more.

As the tension builds, Herman prepares for the final round. He spots the ace of spades in his hand, positioned before the queen of spades. Confidently, he places his card face down and bets on the ace. However, when the cards are revealed, he realizes he has mistakenly bet on the queen of spades, losing everything he had.

The Aftermath and New Beginnings

In a moment of compassion, Andrei helps the distraught Herman away from the gambling table, as Herman mutters the fateful sequence, “three, seven, ace … three, seven, queen.” Meanwhile, Lizaveta and Andrei celebrate their love and future together by fulfilling Lizaveta’s dream of purchasing every bird in the market and setting them free, symbolizing their newfound happiness.