Cast: Simone Simon

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Claude Dauphin · Gaby Morlay · Madeleine Renaud · Ginette LeClerc

Synopsis House of Pleasure (1952) presents a trio of narratives centered around the theme of pleasure. The initial segment revolves around a man who conceals his true age with a mask to continue attending lavish balls and pursuing romantic interests, embodying...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Anton Walbrook · Simone Signoret · Serge Reggiani · Simone Simon

Synopsis La ronde (1950) presents a narrative journey through the intricate web of relationships in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century. A soldier's encounter with a willing young woman sets the stage for a chain of romantic entanglements. The...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean Gabin · Simone Simon · Fernand Ledoux · Julien Carette

Synopsis La bête humaine (1938) is a gripping cinematic adaptation of Émile Zola's renowned novel. The story revolves around a tormented railway engineer who becomes entangled in a complex web of emotions and crime. His life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Simone Simon · Kent Smith · Tom Conway · Jane Randolph

Synopsis Cat People (1942) introduces us to Irena Dubrovna, a Serbian fashion designer residing in New York City, who is both alluring and enigmatic. She finds love and marries Oliver Reed, an ordinary American man. However, their union faces challenges as...

Direction Kent Jones

Cast Martin Scorsese · Elias Koteas · Roger Corman · Glen Gabbard

Synopsis Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (TV) (2007) is a captivating documentary narrated by Martin Scorsese, which pays homage to the influential producer Val Lewton. The film delves into Lewton's unique journey, highlighting his upbringing under the care of...

Direction Henry King

Cast James Stewart · Simone Simon · Jean Hersholt · Gregory Ratoff

Synopsis Seventh Heaven (1937) follows the story of a humble Parisian sewer worker, portrayed by James Stewart, who dreams of elevating his social standing and finding a beautiful wife. His life takes a dramatic turn when he saves a young woman,...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward Arnold · Walter Huston · James Craig · Jane Darwell

Synopsis The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) follows the story of Jabez Stone, a hardworking but struggling farmer in New Hampshire, portrayed by James Craig. In a moment of desperation, Stone carelessly wishes for wealth and prosperity, unwittingly summoning the devilish...

Direction Jacqueline Audry

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Simone Simon · Marie-Claire Olivia · Yvonne de Bray

Synopsis Olivia (The Pit of Loneliness) (1951) delves into the emotional journey of a young English girl who is sent to a prestigious finishing school near Paris for a year. The film explores her burgeoning emotions and the complexities of her...

Direction Michel Deville

Cast Michel Piccoli · Lea Massari · Michel Aumont · Geneviève Fontanel

Synopsis The Woman in Blue (1973) follows the story of Pierre, a music critic who becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman he sees dressed in blue. Driven by an intense desire to meet her, Pierre enlists the help of his devoted...

Direction Robert Wise · Gunther von Fritsch

Cast Simone Simon · Kent Smith · Jane Randolph · Ann Carter

Synopsis The Curse of the Cat People (1944) follows the story of Amy, the imaginative daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed. Amy struggles to distinguish between her vivid fantasies and reality, leading to a lack of friends her own age. She...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Simone Simon · John Emery · Kurt Kreuger · Alan Napier

Synopsis Guy de Maupassant's Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) unfolds in the midst of the Franco-Prussian War, where a young French laundress finds herself in a coach with several of her socially superior companions. The dynamics shift dramatically when a Prussian officer commandeers...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Lucien Muratore · Simone Cerdan · Jim Gerald · Ghislaine Bru

Synopsis The Unknown Singer (1931) follows the intriguing tale of a vocalist presumed deceased who resurfaces with a strikingly altered appearance. Having spent time in Russia, he has lost his memory. Despite this, his wife remains steadfast in her love for...

Direction Michel Mitrani

Cast Marcel Ophüls · Vittorio De Sica · Danielle Darrieux · Martine Carol

Direction Victor Vicas

Cast Michel Auclair · Simone Simon · Barbara Rutting · Bernhard Wicki

Direction Lionello De Felice

Cast Totò · Jean-Claude Pascal · Simone Simon · Gino Bramieri

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Harry Baur · Simone Simon · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Jeanne Brindeau

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Rosine Deréan · Simone Simon · Illa Meery · Odette Joyeux

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Walter Winchell · Ben Bernie · Simone Simon · Bert Lahr

Synopsis Love and Hisses (1937) follows a tale of rivalry and romance in the world of entertainment. Bandleader Bernie, in the midst of a public dispute, publicly dismisses a talented girl singer, claiming she lacks the necessary skills. Meanwhile, renowned columnist...

Direction Maurice Tourneur

Cast Paul Amiot · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Victor Francen · Yolande Laffon

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Don Ameche · Simone Simon · Robert Young · Joan Davis

Synopsis Josette (1938) follows the tale of two young men who are determined to rescue their father from the grasp of a manipulative woman. In their misguided efforts, they mistakenly believe the woman to be a charming young nightclub singer. Both...