Cast: Arletty

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean-Louis Barrault · Pierre Brasseur · Pierre Renoir · Arletty

Synopsis Children of Paradise (1945) unfolds the tale of an enigmatic woman (Arletty) who captivates the hearts of four distinct men, each inspired by real-life historical figures: a performer, a criminal, a nobleman, and most touchingly, a mime (Jean-Louis Barrault). The...

Direction Ken Annakin · Andrew Marton · Bernhard Wicki

Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · Henry Fonda · Richard Burton

Synopsis The Longest Day (1962) unfolds in England during June 1944, as unpredictable storms delay the Allied forces' planned invasion of France. Troops are already assembled and awaiting orders, with some already embarked on vessels. The Normandy beaches are the intended...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean Gabin · Jacqueline Laurent · Arletty · Jules Berry

Synopsis Daybreak (1939) follows François, who finds himself in a dire situation after fatally shooting a man and becoming trapped in his apartment, surrounded by law enforcement. Throughout a prolonged night, he contemplates the sequence of events that led him, a...

Direction Sacha Guitry

Cast Jacqueline Delubac · Sacha Guitry · Lyn Harding · Renée Saint-Cyr

Synopsis The Pearls of the Crown (1937) presents a unique narrative structure with three storytellers—French writer Jean Martin, an English royal equerry, and a papal chamberlain—who recount the tale of seven exquisite pearls, four of which are now part of the...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Annabella · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Louis Jouvet · Arletty

Synopsis Hôtel du Nord (1938) unfolds at a bustling family-owned hotel where a young couple, Pierre and Renée, arrive with a tragic plan. Pierre, played by Jean-Pierre Aumont, attempts to end their lives together, but his shot only wounds Renée (Annabella)....

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean Gabin · Arletty · Roland Lesaffre · Marie Daëms

Direction Sacha Guitry

Cast Sacha Guitry · Raimu · Jacqueline Delubac · Arletty

Synopsis Let Us Do a Dream (1936) is a cinematic adaptation of one of Sacha Guitry's earliest and most enchanting works, renowned for its wit, poetry, and charm. The story revolves around a simple trio of characters: a husband, a wife,...

Direction Sacha Guitry

Cast Sacha Guitry · Jacqueline Delubac · Jacques Baumer · Saturnin Fabre

Synopsis Désiré (1937) follows the story of a charming valet, portrayed by Sacha Guitry, who trades his signature top hat for a uniform. The film delves into a complex romantic entanglement as the valet finds himself in an uncomfortable flirtation with...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Arletty · Marie Déa · Fernand Ledoux · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Devil's Envoys (1942) is set in the late 15th century, where two mysterious minstrels, Gilles and Dominique, suddenly appear at the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles captivates Anne, the baron's daughter, while Dominique wins the affections of both Hugues...

Direction Jacqueline Audry

Cast Arletty · Franck Villard · Gaby Sylvia · Yves Deniaud

Direction Alexandre Ryder

Cast Michel Simon · Jeanne Aubert · Jean-Louis Barrault · Arletty

Synopsis Mirages (1938) follows the tale of a renowned performer from the prestigious Les Folies Bergères, who finds herself at a crossroads. Torn between her flourishing career and her deep affection for an engineer, she must navigate the complexities of her...

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Arletty · Suzy Carrier · André Luguet · Denise Grey

Synopsis Le père de Mademoiselle (1953) centers around a magistrate who is deeply committed to his duties and his family. His daughter, Françoise, is a young woman with a romantic spirit, while her mother is an ambitious individual who struggles with...

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 Jacqueline Audry

Cast Darry Cowl · Lino Ventura · Pierre Mondy · Daniel Gélin

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Arletty · Michel Simon · Florelle · Pierre Blanchar

Direction Denys de La Patellière

Cast Charles Aznavour · Arletty · Gregor von Rezzori · Marisa Merlini

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Michèle Morgan · Charles Boyer · Arletty · Jane Marken

Direction Claude Autant-Lara · Maurice Lehmann

Cast Fernandel · Michel Simon · Hélène Robert · Arletty

Synopsis Fric-Frac (1939) follows the story of Marcel, an assistant to a jeweler who finds himself in a complicated situation. His boss's domineering daughter, Renée, has her sights set on him, but Marcel's world takes a dramatic turn when he encounters...

Direction Jean de Limur

Cast Marie Bell · Arletty · Henri Rollan · Jean Worms

Direction Dominique Bernard-Deschamps

Cast Arletty · Marcel Dalio · Annie Ducaux · Erich von Stroheim