Cast: Jean Wall

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Maurice Ronet · Georges Poujouly · Yori Bertin

Synopsis Elevator to the Gallows (1958) follows the story of Florence Carala and her paramour, Julien Tavernier, a former paratrooper, who devise a plan to eliminate Florence's husband by staging a suicide. After Julien successfully carries out the deed and gathers...

Direction Billy Wilder · Alexander Esway

Cast Pierre Mingand · Danielle Darrieux · Raymond Galle · Paul Escoffier

Synopsis Mauvaise graine (1934) is set in 1930s Paris, where the wealthy and carefree Henri Pasquier, portrayed by Pierre Mingand, enjoys a lavish lifestyle funded by his father, Dr. Pasquier, played by Paul Escoffier. When Dr. Pasquier cuts off Henri's financial...

Direction Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Annie Ducaux · Sophie Desmarets · Alfred Adam

Synopsis A Royal Affair (1949) follows the escapades of King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a notorious womanizer, during his official visit to France. The monarch's journey takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Bourdier, a deputy who serves as...

Direction Augusto Genina

Cast Gaby Morlay · Claude Dauphin · Jean Wall · Pierre Larquey

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Arletty · Michel Simon · Florelle · Pierre Blanchar

Direction Georges Lacombe

Cast Gaby Morlay · Antonella Lualdi · Claude Dauphin · Philippe Lemaire

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Fernand Gravey · Edwige Feuillère · Jean Périer · Vladimir Sokoloff

Direction Alexander Esway

Cast Pierre Blanchar · René Lefèvre · Janine Crispin · Jean Wall

Synopsis They Are Not Angels (1947) is a French cinematic work helmed by Alexandre Esway, which premiered in 1947. The film is an adaptation of the literary work by Joseph Kessel, who had firsthand experience staying in the paratroopers camp of...

Direction Henri Lavorel · John Berry

Cast Henri Vidal · Evelyn Keyes · Jean Wall · Frederick O'Brady

Synopsis It Happened in Paris (1952) follows the story of Patricia, a well-off American woman who travels to Paris to stay at her uncle's residence for a few days. As a modern and independent woman, she ventures out alone and crosses...

Direction Georges Combret

Cast Pierre Brasseur · Isa Miranda · Renée Faure · Milly Vitale

Synopsis Rasputin (1954) follows the life of Gregory Iefommovich Raspoutine, a monk renowned for his mystical healing abilities and notorious for his indulgent lifestyle. Through the influence of Princess Dikvona, he gains entry into the court of the Romanoffs. His unique...

Direction Augusto Genina

Cast Dany Robin · Gino Cervi · Philippe Lemaire · Jean Wall

Synopsis The Toy Wife (1955) follows the journey of a young Parisian flower seller who, with the support of four guardians, rises to fame as a renowned cabaret performer. She ties the knot with one of her protectors, a Russian prince,...

Direction Ettore Giannini

Cast Viviane Romance · Clément Duhour · Valentina Cortese · Gina Falckenberg

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Germaine Aussey · Boucot Fils · Jean Wall

Synopsis La terreur des Batignolles (1931) is a comedic caper movie that culminates in a surprising and clever plot twist, reminiscent of the works of O. Henry. The film follows a group of characters as they navigate a series of humorous...

Direction Harry Lachman

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Madeleine Renaud · Jean Gabin · Rosine Deréan

Direction Denys de La Patellière

Cast Jean Gabin · Annie Ducaux · Jean Desailly · Françoise Christophe

Synopsis The Possessors (1958) centers around Noël Schoudler, the patriarch of a prosperous and influential family in France. He tightly controls his financial and commercial ventures, offering his son François minimal opportunities to demonstrate his capabilities.

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Jean-Louis Barrault · Jean Wall · Françoise Delille

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Pierre Richard-Willm · Betty Daussmond · Jacques Copeau

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Arletty · Bourvil · Roger Hanin

Direction Jacques Feyder

Cast Michèle Morgan · Pierre Richard-Willm · Charles Vanel · Arlette Marchal

Synopsis Law of the north (1939) follows the gripping tale of Robert Shaw, who, driven by jealousy and rage, takes the life of his wife's paramour. Fleeing the scene, he escapes with his loyal secretary, Jacqueline. Their journey leads them to...