Cast: Palau

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Ginette LeClerc · Micheline Francey · Pierre Larquey

Synopsis The Raven (1943) plunges viewers into the chaos that grips the quiet town of St. Robin when a series of anonymous poison-pen letters, signed "Le Corbeau" (The Raven), begin to circulate. These letters target influential residents, accusing them of various...

Direction Pierre Chenal

Cast Pierre Renoir · Margo Lion · Sylvie · Erich von Stroheim

Direction Marcel Cravenne

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Denise Vernac · Palau · Massimo Serato

Direction Claude Autant-Lara

Cast Michèle Morgan · Yves Montand · Jean Debucourt · Jacques Clancy

Synopsis Marguerite of the Night (1955) presents a modern retelling of the Faust legend, infused with elements reminiscent of Fritz Lang's "Der Müde Tod," set against the backdrop of 1950s Paris. The film is renowned for its vividly abstract expressionistic sets,...

Direction Richard Pottier

Cast Albert Préjean · Juliette Faber · Jean Tissier · André Gabriello

Synopsis Picpus (1943) follows the intriguing tale of Madame Dumont, who, upon settling into her new residence on rue Picpus, makes a shocking discovery: a lifeless body concealed within her wardrobe. The unsettling find prompts the involvement of Inspector Maigret, who...

Direction Richard Pottier

Cast Fernand Gravey · Max Dearly · Charles Dechamps · Palau

Synopsis Si j'étais le patron (1934) follows the story of a disgruntled concierge who is perpetually frustrated with her tenant, Henri, a young worker and inventor. The source of her irritation is Henri's consistent tardiness in paying his rent, which causes...

Direction Joe May · René Pujol

Cast Marie Glory · Jean Murat · Armand Bernard · Mady Berry

Synopsis Dactylo se marie (1934) follows the story of a former bank typist who, after tying the knot with her sophisticated young supervisor and enjoying a blissful honeymoon, finds herself compelled to resume her duties when the bank faces financial difficulties....

Direction Jacques Daniel-Norman

Cast Raymond Rouleau · Michèle Alfa · Suzy Carrier · Denise Grey

Direction Roger Richebé

Cast Arletty · Georges Marchal · Nicole Courcel · André Carnège

Synopsis Gigolo (1951) follows the story of Marceau Le Guern, a man who returns from war with a past he'd rather forget. Raised in an orphanage under the care of Dominican brothers, his life took a dark turn upon leaving. His...

Direction René Guissart

Cast Claude Benedict · Georges Bever · Robert Bossis · Renée Cloden

Direction Pierre Chevalier

Cast Fernand Raynaud · Valerie Lagrange · Jean Poiret · Roger Carel

Direction Jacqueline Audry

Cast Danièle Delorme · Fernand Gravey · François Guérin · Claude Rich

Synopsis Mitsou (1956) unfolds during the tumultuous period of the First World War, focusing on the vibrant Empyrée Montmartre, a Parisian music-hall that has shifted its performances to patriotic revues. The spotlight shines brightly on Mitsou, a captivating star whose charm...

Direction Richard Pottier

Cast René Dary · Jacqueline Gauthier · Aline Carola · Louis Salou

Synopsis Huit hommes dans un château (1942) follows the story of a pair of crime novelists, the Paladines, who stumble upon a compelling narrative while watching a newsreel about a shipwreck. The report features Lieutenant Dupuis, who recounts the tragic death...

Direction Roger Goupillières · Louis Jouvet

Cast Louis Jouvet · Robert Le Vigan · Pierre Larquey · Madeleine Ozeray

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Harry Baur · Marcelle Chantal · Pierre Richard-Willm · Carine Nelson

Synopsis Rasputin (1938) delves into the intriguing tale of Gregory Rasputin, a Siberian mystic who captivated the royal court of the final Russian czar, Nicholas II. The film explores the enigmatic influence Rasputin wielded over the imperial family, particularly his impact...

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Viviane Romance · Maurice Escande · Jacques Dacqmine · Jean Hébey

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Charles Boyer · Martine Carol · Walter Chiari · Paul Frankeur

Direction Roger Richebé

Cast Elvire Popesco · Victor Boucher · Jules Berry · André Lefaur

Synopsis L'habit vert (1937) follows the story of Count Hubert de Latour Latour, who is involved in a romantic affair with the Duchess de Maulévrier. One fateful day, the Duke catches Hubert with his wife in a compromising situation. To escape...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Daniel Gélin · Madeleine Robinson · Eleonora Rossi Drago · Anton Walbrook

Direction Jean-Devaivre

Cast Paul Meurisse · Micheline Francey · Gilbert Gil · Pierre Renoir

Synopsis La dame d'onze heures (1948) follows the journey of Stanislas Oscar Seminario, also known as SOS, a young adventurer who has recently returned from Africa. He visits his old acquaintances, the Pescara family, but their peaceful reunion is disrupted by...