Cast: Marcel André

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Marcel André · Mila Parély

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (1946) tells the tale of a struggling merchant residing in the countryside with his son Ludovic and his three daughters. The eldest two, Felicie and Adelaide, are portrayed as cruel, self-centered, and arrogant individuals who mistreat...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Simone Signoret · Raf Vallone · Roland Lesaffre · Jacques Duby

Synopsis Thérèse Raquin (1953) follows the life of Thérèse, a woman trapped in a monotonous existence. She is married to her cousin, Camille, a frail haberdasher who is under the strict control of his overbearing mother, with whom they reside. Thérèse...

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 Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Yvonne de Bray · Marcel André

Synopsis The Storm Within (1948) revolves around the complex dynamics of a family when Michel, a 22-year-old, confesses his love to his parents. His mother, Yvonne, is devastated, fearing she will lose her son's affection, which is her life's center. Meanwhile,...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Edwige Feuillère · John Lodge · Aimé Clariond · Jean Worms

Synopsis From Mayerling to Sarajevo (1940) delves into the life and times of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his spouse, Sophie, chronicling the pivotal events that culminated in their tragic demise in Sarajevo during 1914. The film explores the political...

Direction Henri Decoin

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Jean Gabin · Jacques Castelot · Daniel Lecourtois

Synopsis The Truth About Bebe Donge (1952) unfolds the tale of Francois Donge, a prosperous industrialist, who is on the brink of death in a hospital, officially diagnosed with food poisoning. However, the truth is far more sinister, as his wife,...

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Délia Col · Marthe Mellot · Liliane Lesaffre

Synopsis Marthe Richard au service de la France (1937) begins at the outset of World War I, where the protagonist, Marthe Richard, witnesses the tragic arrest and execution of her parents by German forces. Following this devastating event, she loses touch...

Direction Marcel Hanoun

Cast Emmanuelle Riva · Félix Marten · José Varela · Lucienne Bogaert

Synopsis Le huitième jour (1960) follows the story of Françoise, a 30-year-old single typist who eagerly anticipates her Sundays as a day of freedom. On these days, she visits horse races, ostensibly to cultivate her appreciation for sophistication and grace. Her...

Direction Yves Allégret

Cast Jean Marais · Françoise Christophe · Jean Debucourt · Mariella Lotti

Synopsis Leathernose (1952) follows the story of Count de Roger Tinchebraye, who, after sustaining a facial injury, conceals his disfigured face behind a leather mask. Initially disheartened, he transforms into a charismatic seducer. When he encounters genuine love in the form...

Direction Fernand Rivers · Simone Berriau

Cast Pierre Brasseur · Daniel Gélin · Claude Nollier · Monique Arthur

Synopsis Dirty Hands (1951) follows the journey of a youthful intellectual named Hugo, who is drawn to the Communist Party due to his strong sense of idealism. However, his principles are soon tested as he becomes entangled in the party's political...

Direction Jack Pinoteau

Cast Jean Carmet · Jean Gaven · Michel Jourdan · François Martin

Synopsis Ils étaient cinq (1951) follows the journey of five close friends who, after the end of a global conflict, pledge to maintain their bond. However, life takes them in different directions. Jean takes up a job as a postman, Marcel...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Jeanne Cheirel · Paul Azaïs · Ghislaine Bru · Marcel André

Synopsis Les filles de la concierge (1934) follows the lives of three sisters, daughters of the humble concierge, Mme Leclerc. Each sister is determined to secure a suitable marriage, with one of them being particularly wealthy. Their mother, however, feels a...

Direction Robert Wiene · Robert Siodmak

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Abel Jacquin · Bernard Lancret · Dita Parlo

Synopsis Ultimatum (1938) delves into the pivotal events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which sparked the onset of the First World War. The narrative centers around a Serbian military officer and his Austrian-born spouse, exploring their complex relationship and...

Direction Pierre Gaspard-Huit · Ramón Torrado

Cast Paquita Rico · Jean-Claude Pascal · Anne Vernon · Darry Cowl

Synopsis Les lavandières du Portugal (1957) revolves around a competitive scenario where two French advertising firms, NPC and IPO, are locked in a battle to secure a contract with a prominent washer manufacturer. The manufacturer's decision hinges on the most compelling...

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Yvonne Printemps · Pierre Fresnay · Junie Astor · André Lefaur

Synopsis Adrienne Lecouvreur (1938) centers around a renowned stage performer who becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with a Polish nobleman, Maurice de Saxe. As their relationship blossoms, a vengeful adversary, driven by jealousy, orchestrates a sinister plot. While Maurice...

Direction Richard Pottier

Cast Yves Deniaud · Elina Labourdette · Yves Vincent · Jean Debucourt

Synopsis Ouvert contre X... (1952) follows the gripping tale of a prosperous financier who meets a tragic end in his luxurious residence. The mystery deepens as two detectives, one seasoned and the other fresh out of training, are assigned to unravel...

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Raimu · Michèle Morgan · Gilbert Gil · Jean Worms

Direction Oswald Döpke

Cast Wolfgang Reichmann · Günter Strack · Horst Naumann · Siegfried Wischnewski

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Michel Simon · Madeleine Sologne · Paul Bernard · Louis Salou

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Charles Vanel · Suzy Prim · Erich von Stroheim · Marcel Dalio