Jean Debucourt
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 19, 1894
Deathday: March 22, 1958
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Known For
The Witches of Salem
1957-04-26
The Witches of Salem
Overview: Salem 1692. The young Abigail, seduced and abandoned by John Proctor, accuses John's wife of being a witch in revenge. A series of tragic trials soon befall Salem as fear and suspicion blur the lines of reality.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1957-04-26
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The Idiot
1946-06-07
The Idiot
Overview: Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a less-innocent woman from her own travail, but jealousy and his own naivete conjoin to bring about unimaginable tragedy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1946-06-07
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Speak to Me of Love
1935-10-04
Speak to Me of Love
Overview: A young girl marries an attractive but very busy businessman. So busy, that on the wedding day, he has no hesitation in taking an unexpected trip.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1935-10-04
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The Earrings of Madame de...
1953-09-16
The Earrings of Madame de...
Overview: In France of the late 19th century, the wife of a wealthy general, the Countess Louise, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off debts; she claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, & her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-09-16
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The Fall of the House of Usher
1928-10-04
The Fall of the House of Usher
Overview: A stranger called Allan goes to the House of Usher. He is the sole friend of Roderick Usher, who lives in the eerie house with his sick wife Madeleine. When she dies, Roderick does not accept her death, and in the dark night, Madeleine returns.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1928-10-04
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Maigret Sets a Trap
1958-01-29
Maigret Sets a Trap
Overview: Four women were murdered, each was knifed and, though they had their clothes torn, they weren't molested. As the famed police inspector Jules Maigret pieces the clues together, he comes to realize that for the elusive man that he suspects to be unmasked, he has to set him a trap.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1958-01-29
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Devil in the Flesh
1947-09-22
Devil in the Flesh
Overview: In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-09-22
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Douce
1943-11-09
Douce
Overview: In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1943-11-09
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Not Guilty
1947-09-24
Not Guilty
Overview: An alcoholic doctor accidentally kills someone and manages to make the death look like an accident. The episode triggers a sense of confidence and he resolves to correct the miseries of his life.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-09-24
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Poison
1951-11-30
Poison
Overview: Paul Braconnier and his wife Blandine only have one thing in mind: to find a way to kill each other without risk. After listening to a radio show, Paul decides to go to Paris to meet a famous lawyer in the acquittal of the murderers. He tells the lawyer that he killed his wife. The lawyer asks Paul to reconstruct the circumstances of the drama. Without knowing it, he explains, in spite of himself, the way for Paul to murder his wife by putting the odds on his side to avoid death penalty or even be released...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-11-30
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Les Dents longues
1953-03-15
Les Dents longues
Overview: A young, talented and ambitious journalist, Louis heads off to try his luck in Paris. He's spotted by Walter, editor-in-chief for a major daily newspaper, who takes to him and furthers his career. What he doesn't realise is that Louis is ready to betray anyone to achieve his ends...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-03-15
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The Fugitive
1947-02-07
The Fugitive
Overview: Fred Maubert, an innocent convicted of a crime he did not commit, escapes from prison and goes in search of the real culprit. He begins by looking for his former mistress, Simone, who has since married Doctor Bréville and lives in Canada.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-02-07
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Leathernose
1952-03-26
Leathernose
Overview: After being hurt in the face, Count de Roger Tinchebraye is forced to hide his disfigured face behind a leather mask. Dispirited for a while, he decides to become a Casanova-like seductor. When he meets true love, cynical Roger does not believe in it and lets pure Judith marry an old marquis. But once Judith's husband dies, he sees Judith again, shows her his disfigured face, which does not discourage the young woman from loving him. Nevertheless, he distances himself from her forever
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-03-26
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The Cape of Hope
1951-11-14
The Cape of Hope
Overview: Lyria, a faded beauty who runs a seedy waterfront bar, is madly in love with Bob, a crooked attorney. Bob can't bring himself to confess his love for Minnie, the pretty daughter of Simon, a safe cracker. In order to run away with her, Bob, one of the masterminds of a big-time robbery, betrays his friends. But Lyria, who has found out what is happening, makes Minnie fall into a deadly trap.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-11-14
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Justice Is Done
1950-09-20
Justice Is Done
Overview: Elsa Lundenstein is accused of having murdered her lover. The jury discusses the case vividly. All members are somehow prejudiced because of personal life experience and subsequently each member reads something different into the presented facts.
Genres: Drama Mystery
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-09-20
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Mistigri
1931-12-01
Mistigri
Overview: Nell Marignan, going by the nickname of Mistigri, a naive small town girl, falls for a tenor on tour. Unfortunately, the man is nothing but a vain, witless and talentless hop. But, blinded by love, Mistigri sacrifices all to follow the buffoon she mistakes for her Romeo. Now sharing his life, she shines nevertheless under the illusion of happiness.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1931-12-01
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Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law
1933-01-01
Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law
Overview: This is the story of a wealthy bourgeois who marries his only child, a daughter, to a penniless nobleman because he hopes to use his son-in-law to get a title. The son-in-law is a lazy, affected stereotype; but M. Poirier is also a stereotype, of the obnoxious big businessman. The poor daughter, who falls in love with her husband, lets him walk all over her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1933-01-01
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The Eleven O'Clock Woman
1948-03-03
The Eleven O'Clock Woman
Overview: Stanislas Oscar Seminario, aka SOS, is a young explorer, just back from Africa, visiting old friends: the Pescara's. But the father keeps receiving anonymous letters. And soon a mysterious murder is committed. SOS begins to investigate...
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-03-03
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One Night at the Front
1931-03-20
One Night at the Front
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1931-03-20
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Le mari garçon
1933-04-28
Le mari garçon
Overview: Wanting to hide in the countryside, a young couple finds all the friends they were fleeing from.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1933-04-28
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Maître Bolbec et son mari
1934-11-30
Maître Bolbec et son mari
Overview: Maître Bolbec is a famous lawyer but the dress she is wearing is not the one her husband would like her to see. When she realizes that he is cheating on her, she gives up the bar, but she is even more taken up by her friends. Mr. Bolbec then begs her to resume her job and asks for the position of secretary.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1934-11-30
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Le Prince Jean
1934-12-21
Le Prince Jean
Overview: Following a quarrel with his father, Prince Jean joined the Foreign Legion. When he returns, he finds his brother who, on the king's death, usurped his title, and the woman he loved, betrothed to another. Helped by a very rich and philosophical old uncle, Jean, disgusted with classes and politics, flees with the young woman.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1934-12-21
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Le Clown Bux
1935-03-17
Le Clown Bux
Overview: Pierre Buxeuil is better known as the popular clown Bux. One day, he falls in love with Nicole, a romantic but whimsical young lady. He soon elopes her and the beautiful Nicole follows him, persuaded that she will love circus life. Unfortunately for Bux she does not and she leaves him as a result. After a few other disappointments due to false accusations, Bux finally marries a kind-hearted circus acrobat and pursues a successful career under the big top.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1935-03-17
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Wolves Between Them
1936-09-03
Wolves Between Them
Overview: A Nazi spy has stolen a gas mask filter of formidable efficiency in Paris. Two agents from the 2nd office have the task of going to take him back to Berlin.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1936-09-03
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The Trump Card
1942-09-02
The Trump Card
Overview: A man is shot In the hotel of an imaginary South American country. Clarence and Montès, two inspector students, must solve this murder, but they don't know that dead guy is the USA public enemy No.1.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-09-02
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Coup de feu dans la nuit
1943-03-03
Coup de feu dans la nuit
Overview: A woman is accused of the murder of her husband, who was jealous and brutal. Her lawyer manages to get her acquitted and they get married in the end.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1943-03-03
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Marie-Martine
1943-05-11
Marie-Martine
Overview: The novelist Loïc Limousin knew the turbulent past of Marie-Martine and he extracted the material for a novel from which the young girl risks paying the price. After the drama that had thrown her in prison, she met a brave boy ready to make his life with her. Will the scandal separate them?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1943-05-11
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Malaria
1943-06-30
Malaria
Overview: A colonial wife carries on an affair with a French officer, but the wife's native servant may have overheard their plan to leave Africa and return to Europe together.And then the servant goes missing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1943-06-30
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Monsieur des Lourdines
1943-06-09
Monsieur des Lourdines
Overview: A young man from an aristocratic family tires of the country life and moves to Paris where he squanders his inheritance. Returning to his home with remorse, he reconciles with his father and becomes engaged to his true love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1943-06-09
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La Malibran
1944-05-03
La Malibran
Overview: On the death of the famous singer Maria Malibran, Countess Merlin retraces the main lines of the unusual destiny of this young woman entirely devoted to her art.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1944-05-03
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When a Woman Meddles
1957-11-15
When a Woman Meddles
Overview: French film favorite Edwige Feuillere plays a high-class gangster's moll named Maine. When Maine's first husband and daughter pay a visit, it's an awkward time for our heroine and her current amour, gang boss Godot (Jean Servais). In addition to fielding a lot of embarrassing questions, Godot also has to deal with a pesky turf war with a rival mobster. Not that the ex-husband is a paragon of virtue: he's busy trying to get even with a crooked business associate.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1957-11-15
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Her Last Part
1946-07-24
Her Last Part
Overview: An actress who has just played the part of an old lady says that she would like to grow old like that character did.Sadly, she will not get her wish because she is terminally-ill.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1946-07-24
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Rendezvous in Paris
1947-03-12
Rendezvous in Paris
Overview: When she sets sail for Lisbon, Catherine Laurence, a famous classical singer has but one wish: to be left alone. Unfortunately she soon gets bothered by a rude, invading man. Later she gets to know him better and becomes susceptible to his charm. She realizes that Michel is in love with her and it is not long before she goes beyond her disastrous first impression. Although not quite sure he is a perfectly honest man she entrusts him with a delicate assignment: keep her precious pearl necklace coveted by Van Coolart, a fake Dutch diamond-merchant, and give it back to her in Paris. If he is a robber himself, so much the worse for her. But if Michel keeps the Paris rendezvous love is in store for both of them. Nevertheless there is a crucial factor she regrettably disregards, composer Raymond Aubour, a faithful friend who has been her suitor for ten years.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-03-12
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Distress
1947-04-16
Distress
Overview: Martine discovers, on the eve of her wedding, that her mother, whom she believed to be dead, leads an adventurous life. Pierre, her fiancé, unable to overcome his family's opposition to the revelation of this news, decides to kidnap Martine. The adventurer, who is not recognized by her daughter, agrees to leave France. The family of the young man will no longer put obstacles in the way of marriage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-04-16
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The Woman in Red
1947-05-21
The Woman in Red
Overview: Two paintings are stolen. Amateur private detective Roland Gautier investigates.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-05-21
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Torrents
1947-12-10
Torrents
Overview: Sigrid and Yann are cousins, and in love with each other. A medical student, Jean marries Léna, who gives him a child, but he dies accidentally. Desperate, Yann finds Sigrid in their childhood home in Savoy. Afraid of seeing their passion revive, he decides to leave with Léna for Africa.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-12-10
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Carrefour du crime
1948-06-16
Carrefour du crime
Overview: Suffering from mental disorders, a detective is trapped by his own associate who compromises him in a heinous crime.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-06-16
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The Trump Card
1942-09-02
The Trump Card
Overview: A man is shot In the hotel of an imaginary South American country. Clarence and Montès, two inspector students, must solve this murder, but they don't know that dead guy is the USA public enemy No.1.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-09-02
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The Devil Who Limped
1948-07-11
The Devil Who Limped
Overview: The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron.
Genres: History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-07-11
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Here Is the Beauty
1950-04-21
Here Is the Beauty
Overview: Melodrama of two struggling artists whose love for each other is thwarted.She has some success as a ballerina despite being wounded by him in a fit of jealousy. His career as a sculptor is stymied when he is arrested.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-04-21
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Marguerite of the Night
1955-12-29
Marguerite of the Night
Overview: It tells the story of an older pedant who buys adolescence from Satan.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-12-29
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L'échafaud peut attendre
1949-02-09
L'échafaud peut attendre
Overview: A trio of criminals gradually become entangled in theft and crime. Serge is arrested, his mistress, Hélène, and his accomplice, Michel, both become lovers, try to exonerate him and use false fingerprints first, then after Serge's conviction, gloves covered with the same fingerprints of the prisoner.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-02-09
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White Paws
1949-04-13
White Paws
Overview: An eccentric man endangers himself when he makes advances toward the girlfriend of a saloon keeper.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-04-13
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Tainted
1946-12-04
Tainted
Overview: Louberger, director of an orphanage, is full of praise for a former boarder, Mr. Sauval, who has become their benefactor. One night he arrives and he does not seem to be exactly the man described by Louberger. He has in fact become a crooked lawyer and he is wanted for a crime he has just committed. Despite his efforts he will not escape the police but he will manage to remain, in the eyes of the children, at the height of his legend.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1946-12-04
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Keep an Eye on Amelia
1949-12-16
Keep an Eye on Amelia
Overview: A young woman's comfortable life with her boyfriend is disrupted when he leaves for military duty, entrusting her to a playboy friend seeking a fake marriage for inheritance. Complications arise as a prince enters the scene, pursuing her romantically.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-12-16
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Jocelyn
1952-01-18
Jocelyn
Overview: In 1786, Jocelyn entered the Seminary. He leaves his share of the inheritance to his younger sister Julie. In 1793, on the point of being ordained a priest, the Revolution forced him to take refuge in the Alps. There he meets Laurence, first disguised as a young boy. A great friendship binds them which turns into love when Jocelyn discovers the girl's true identity. Yet faithful to the promise he made to the Superior of his Seminary, Jocelyn will not abandon his faith.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-01-18
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Mademoiselle Nitouche
1954-04-21
Mademoiselle Nitouche
Overview: Celestin works as an organist at a girl's school. By day, Celestin is the meek and mild target of the girls' incessant practical jokes. By night, however, he is the celebrated composer of popular operas -- and the romantic vis-à-vis of a celebrated stage star. When schoolgirl Denise stumbles onto Celestin's secret, she threatens to tell all -- but only if Celestin refuses to escort her to the opening night of his latest opera. As a result, Denise falls in love with a handsome young soldier, while Celestin is accidentally shipped off to an army camp. A series of silly coincidences brings happiness to all concerned by fade-out time.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-04-21
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La danseuse nue
1952-10-08
La danseuse nue
Overview: Colette gives up her studies to become a cabaret dancer. She breaks with her fiance who does not approve of her choice.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-10-08
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Cent ans de gloire
1952-09-15
Cent ans de gloire
Overview: A fictionalized military documentary.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-09-15
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The Woman Who Dared
1944-02-03
The Woman Who Dared
Overview: The strength of a couple's fascination with airplanes and flight is to the detriment of their family
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1944-02-03
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Nana
1955-07-26
Nana
Overview: Nana or Nanà is a French-Italian film by Christian-Jaque starring Charles Boyer. It is an adaptation of Émile Zola's novel Nana.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-07-26
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Thunder Over Paris
1940-04-03
Thunder Over Paris
Overview: An international crook hunted by the police comes to Paris to save his daughter from the clutches of a blackmailer friend of a cabaret singer with eccentric outfits.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1940-04-03
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The Light Across the Street
1955-12-30
The Light Across the Street
Overview: Tensions mount as the lonely wife of a trucker becomes involved with a gas station attendant.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-12-30
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The Eagle with Two Heads
1948-09-22
The Eagle with Two Heads
Overview: Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-09-22
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Paris Vice Squad
1951-04-18
Paris Vice Squad
Overview: Identite Judiciare stars Raymond Souplex as wily French police inspector Basquier. The villain is Berthet (Jean Debucourt), a high-ranking government official. Basquier suspects that Berthet is a vicious murderer, but is unable to prove anything thanks to bureaucratic interference. Thus, the good inspector plays a waiting game a la Columbo, hoping for that one fatal slip on the part of the killer. Certain portions of Identite Judiciare proved a bit too intense for American audiences, and were accordingly snipped by the censors.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-04-18
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Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's
1953-08-14
Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's
Overview: Julien Pauphilat is the doorman at the famous restaurant, Maxim's and is also the confidant of many of his customers. As a consequence, in this post, he has managed to make a comfortable living and even acquire a country mansion. Retirement beckons and he is going to be able to enjoy the quiet life at last. The wedding of his daughter, Genevieve with Andre du Velin, a well born playboy is going to endanger this dream, for Genevieve is ignorant of her father's job. However, her fiance doesn't see any problem with this.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-08-14
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La rue du pavé d'amour
1924-01-04
La rue du pavé d'amour
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1924-01-04
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From Mayerling to Sarajevo
1940-10-10
From Mayerling to Sarajevo
Overview: Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, is kept absent from the royal court due to his dangerous political ideas. Sent on a tour of inspections and inaugurations, he falls in love with Countess Sophie Chotek.
Genres: Romance History Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1940-10-10
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Trial at the Vatican
1952-08-29
Trial at the Vatican
Overview: In 19th-century France, a little girl follows her two sisters into a Carmelite monastery with the goal of becoming a saint.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-08-29
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Bold Adventure
1956-11-07
Bold Adventure
Overview: In the 16th century, as Flanders is invaded by the Spanish, Till the Mischievous uses stratagems to enter the service of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo, Duke of Alba, and from there organize resistance against the invaders.
Genres: Comedy Adventure
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-11-07
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Love Letters
1942-12-23
Love Letters
Overview: A plucky businesswoman agrees to receive love letters to a prefect’s wife from a young official, and soon finds herself embroiled in a scandal that inflames a town’s class tensions.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-12-23
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Dr. Schweitzer
1952-11-14
Dr. Schweitzer
Overview: In 1912, the Alsatian Albert Schweitzer, missionary doctor and musician, goes to Gabon, a French colony, to fight malaria, which is ravaging the population. Administrator Leblanc takes a dim view of his arrival. But Albert can count on the devoted Marie Winter and Father Charles to assist him in his task.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-11-14
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Jean Chouan
1926-01-22
Jean Chouan
Overview: This 8 chapter serial drama tells the story of a resistance movement led by Jean "Chouan" Cottereau against the Republicans in Western France starting in 1793.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1926-01-22
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Business Is Business
1942-09-10
Business Is Business
Overview: Isidore Lechat is a ruthless self-made man whose money allows him to humiliate the others, particularly a ruined noble: he wants his daughter to marry this marquis's son but the girl is in love with a young scientist.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-09-10
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The Life and Loves of Beethoven
1937-01-15
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
Overview: Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
Genres: Drama Music History Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-01-15
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The Secret of Helene Marimon
1954-05-13
The Secret of Helene Marimon
Overview: At the end of the Great War, the wounded Jacques Taillandier is cared for by the beautiful Hélène Marimon and becomes her lover. He hides from her the fact that her husband is a comrade from the trenches, and only reveals the truth when he learns of Marimon's death. Outraged, Hélène drives him away. After many years, Jacques reappears to learn that Hélène had once given him a daughter. Hélène, unwilling to reveal anything to young Dominique, forces the man she loves to leave her country. Dominique not only gets her mother to talk, but also reunites those separated by fate.
Genres: War Romance Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-05-13
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Man to Men
1948-10-01
Man to Men
Overview: The story of the Swiss soldier, Henri Dunant, who was responsible for the founding of the Red Cross, and who was offered the first Nobel Peace Prize.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-10-01
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The Golden Coach
1952-12-05
The Golden Coach
Overview: A viceroy, a nobleman and a bullfighter court a comedy-troupe actress in 18th-century Peru.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-12-05
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The Night Is Ours
1953-05-14
The Night Is Ours
Overview: Alain Brécourt, a former pilot who distinguished himself during the war, meets Françoise Clozat, a test pilot. They become lovers, but Françoise learns that Alain is married to a singer. Françoise despairs, but Alain proves to her that he has been living away from his wife for some time. She meets the singer, no longer believes Alain, and attempts suicide during a flight. Her instinct for self-preservation saves her. Alain is the first to turn his attention to her: when she opens her eyes again, she receives the assurance of his love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-05-14
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Les amoureux de Marianne
1954-07-02
Les amoureux de Marianne
Overview: Gaston Duboutois and Catherine Berton love each other, and are about to play Romeo and Juliet in their small provincial town. The industrialist Duboutois is opposed to his accountant Berton, both of whom are running for parliament. Tempers flare and invective quickly escalates. In the end, Duboutois wins and Berton loses his position. Although futile and foolish, it's the excellent Mme Duboutois who brings peace to the situation, brings about reconciliation and helps the two children to unite.
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-07-02
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Woman of Malacca
1937-10-06
Woman of Malacca
Overview: Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-10-06
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Crimson Dynasty
1935-12-04
Crimson Dynasty
Overview: Koenigsmark is a 1935 British-French drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Elissa Landi, John Lodge and Pierre Fresnay. The film is based on the novel Koenigsmark by Pierre Benoît. It's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. The film was known in the United States as Crimson Dynasty.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1935-12-04
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The Wages of Sin
1956-07-10
The Wages of Sin
Overview: Bourgeois melodrama about the family of a wealthy businessman in La Rochelle, who dismisses the marriage of his only daughter with a journalist.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-07-10
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No Exit
1954-12-22
No Exit
Overview: The scene is a tawdry hotel room in Limbo, where several damned souls are gathered. At first, the group fails to comprehend where they are or why they're there. When the horrible truth dawns upon them, they carp and snipe at one another, blaming everyone but themselves for their dismal fate.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-12-22
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The Crime of the Just
1950-04-19
The Crime of the Just
Overview: Arnal, nicknamed 'Counselor' is the head of a family held in high esteem by the people of a Cevennes village. Now, the dignified man, who is the respected arbitrator of local disputes, has adopted Clémence, a deaf-mute girl. The day when Maurice, Arnal's son, starts a love affair with his stepsister, trouble begins...
Genres: Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-04-19
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The Seven Deadly Sins
1952-03-27
The Seven Deadly Sins
Overview: A compilation of segments covers the seven deadly sins of greed, wrath, envy, pride, lust, sloth, and gluttony.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-03-27
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Desperate Decision
1952-10-01
Desperate Decision
Overview: Ireland, 1922. In the midst of a national uprising, Catherine, a young orphan employed in household chores, goes in search of her brother whom she has heard in a dream calling for help.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-10-01
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Bluebeard
1951-09-27
Bluebeard
Overview: Just before wowing international critics and moviegoers with his adventure romp Fanfan la Tulipe, director Christian-Jaque dashed off the lampoonish Barbe-Bleue. Ostensibly the story of the famed wife-killing potentate Bluebeard (Pierre Brasseur), this lighthearted costumer begins as the title character is poised to march down the matrimonial aisle for the eighth time. Barbe-Bleue's newest spouse Aline (Cécile Aubry) is kept in line by her husband's claims of murdering her predecessors. But when Aline opens the famous locked door to the equally famous hidden room, both she and the audience are in for quite a surprise. The frivolous nature of Barbe-Bleue is underlined by its pleasing utilization of the French Gezacolor process.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-09-27
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My Priest Among the Poor
1956-05-04
My Priest Among the Poor
Overview: Abbé Pellegrin, parish priest of Sableuse, sells an ancient Christ to an unknown man, M. de Saint Preux. Summoned to the bishop's palace, he learns that he has been the victim of a swindler. The Christ, exchanged for a "mouthful of bread", is a valuable antique. Not wanting to compromise his wartime comrade La Goupille, who had introduced him to Saint Preux, Pellegrin proposed to his bishop that he himself carry out the search for the Christ. For the occasion, he swapped his cassock for a "civilian" outfit and landed in Paris. He recovers the treasure in the midst of a series of adventures and misadventures involving Cousinet, the former squire of Sableuse. He takes in the tenants Cousinet has just evicted from his hotel.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-05-04
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My Priest Among the Rich
1952-09-25
My Priest Among the Rich
Overview: Discharged, catholic priest Pellegrin is back to his cure of Sableuse .But the castle has been sold to Nouveaux Riches,the Cousinet ,whereas the former owners ,Monsieur De Sableuse and his son,have settled in the outhouse.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-09-25
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Prelude to Glory
1950-06-15
Prelude to Glory
Overview: Roberto, a 10-year-old boy, is drawn to music. An old organist discovers his gifts, and begins his musical education which will lead him to the head of an orchestra.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-06-15
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L'Agonie des aigles
1933-11-24
L'Agonie des aigles
Overview: Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise to power of Napoleon II.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1933-11-24
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Saint Joan the Maid
1929-04-29
Saint Joan the Maid
Overview: This relatively straightforward dramatic biography was one of two films commissioned to honor Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her death, but it was soon undeservedly relegated to obscurity in favor of Carl Dreyer's triumphant 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'. The comparison is unfair: Dreyer was an artist, but director Marco de Gastyne certainly proved himself a distinguished craftsman, and his emphasis on the Maid of Orléans early life in Domrémy serves as a picturesque, matching bookend to Dreyer's impassioned courtroom drama.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1929-04-29
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Roger the Disgrace
1946-03-13
Roger the Disgrace
Overview: Roger Laroque, an honest industrialist, is the victim of a criminal machination by Julia de Noirville, his possessive and jealous mistress allied to the perfidious Paul Luversan, meant to make Roger take responsibility for the crime he himself committed. Laroque is sent to prison, from where he escapes by sea. When he is reported missing, it looks like he drowned. But he reappears with revenge as his objective. He also wants his daughter Suzanne back. For his wife, it's too late, she died of grief.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1946-03-13
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As Long As I Live
1946-01-21
As Long As I Live
Overview: Following a trivial road accident, Ariane, an international adventuress, falls in love with Bernard Fleuret, a young artist-painter with diseased lungs. Being pursued by the police, she chooses to hide in the sanatorium where the young man is treated. Ariane proves so smitten by love that she finally changes her ways: she decides to let herself be arrested, sure as she is she will be reunited with her loved one later on.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1946-01-21
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Vertiges
1947-10-22
Vertiges
Overview: A specialist in the fight against cancer, a young doctor finds himself suffering from a terrible illness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-10-22
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Les Hommes en blanc
1955-05-09
Les Hommes en blanc
Overview: Jean Nerac completes his medical studies, sure of a successful career, but less sure of his attempts with fellow student Marianne, who refuses to accept him. Nerac leaves for the Auvergne. An old doctor will soon die, but replacing him will be difficult, as one of Jean's colleagues has failed. However, with patience, skill, modesty and friendship, Jean Nerac overcame the mistrust of his patients. He settled in these austere mountains, and Marianne, convinced of the young man's worth, helped him with her presence.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-05-09
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Dear Caroline
1951-02-28
Dear Caroline
Overview: France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-02-28
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The Case Against X
1952-06-11
The Case Against X
Overview: Paul Dorgères, a wealthy industrialist, has been mysteriously murdered. The investigation is entrusted to the experienced Chief Inspector Bonnardel and his young rookie assistant, Inspector Richard. Suspicion turns to his mistress Catherine Villard, with whom he had just broken up on the night of the crime. She is soon arrested and charged. However, Inspector Richard discovers a button at the scene of the crime which could help him to trace the trail and confound the culprit(s).
Genres: Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-06-11
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The Secret of Mayerling
1949-05-07
The Secret of Mayerling
Overview: On the morning of January 30, 1889, the Archduke Rodolphe de Habsbourg and his mistress Marie Vetsera were found dead. The remains of Rodolphe are discreetly repatriated to Hofburg, while that of Mary is hastily thrown into the depths of a tomb.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-05-07
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Last Love
1949-02-06
Last Love
Overview: Hélène has an affair with Alain for ten years, but does not want to divorce her husband. Alain receives one letter from a girl Michelle one day. Hélène, who is very jealous, receives that letter by chance and interprets it incorrectly.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-02-06
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Monsieur Vincent
1947-11-05
Monsieur Vincent
Overview: The life of Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century author and priest who founded two religious orders.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-11-05
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The Drunkard
1937-02-19
The Drunkard
Overview: A mother of three escapes the death sentence during her poisoning trial. After spending ten years in prison, she finds her children and rebuilds her family.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-02-19
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Retour au bonheur
1942-04-09
Retour au bonheur
Overview: Wanting to complete the research of her doctor husband, a former actress returns to the stage and therefore abandons her home. Badly supervised, her little boy runs away. We find him ill in the Alps. He is saved by his father and the parents' union is sealed again.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-04-09
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Napoleon
1955-03-25
Napoleon
Overview: The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Genres: Drama History War
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-03-25
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Caroline and the Rebels
1955-03-11
Caroline and the Rebels
Overview: A swashbuckling heritage reveals itself as the adopted son of 19th-century Spaniards develops into a suave lady-killer.
Genres: Adventure Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-03-11
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Fan-Fan the Tulip
1952-03-20
Fan-Fan the Tulip
Overview: Fanfan is a young handsome peasant. He joins the army to escape marriage because a gypsy girl predicted he will get glory and the king's daughter as a wife. But the gypsy girl was in fact Adeline, the daughter of the recruiting officer. Once he has discovered the stratagem, Fanfan refuses to forget this dream and decides to fulfill the destiny of the fake prediction.
Genres: Romance Adventure Comedy War
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-03-20
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Rome Express
1950-01-18
Rome Express
Overview: A valuable painting has been stolen from an art gallery in Paris.. On a train travelling between Paris and Rome, Zutra, a mysterious and sinister character, tries to find the stolen painting.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-01-18
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Lord Rogue
1955-12-27
Lord Rogue
Overview: Paris 1847. A British Lord, Lord Henry Seymour, is famous for his eccentricities. The aristocracy disapproves of his frequenting of the dregs of society and his support of destitute people. On the other hand, his good looks attract beautiful women like Virginie, the star of the Prado, and Anna Risomonti, a fair Italian opera singer. As for Henry, he has designs on young but willful Chantereine, a young singer-actress. But Don Juan soon turns into Romeo and true love unites the couple. Unfortunately, Henry's life is thrown awry by fellow aristocrats, among whom Harel, his sworn enemy, who reveals the secret of his birth.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-12-27
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If Paris Were Told to Us
1956-01-27
If Paris Were Told to Us
Overview: Historical film directed and written by Sacha Guitry follows the the history of Paris from its founding through the significant events in the city's history.
Genres: Comedy Drama History
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-01-27
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Mayerling
1936-01-31
Mayerling
Overview: Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.
Genres: History Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1936-01-31
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The Little World of Don Camillo
1952-03-28
The Little World of Don Camillo
Overview: In a village of the Po valley where the earth is hard and life miserly, the priest and the communist mayor are always fighting to be the head of the community. If in secret, they admired and liked each other, politics still divided them as it is dividing the country. And when the mayor wants his "People's House"; the priest wants his "Garden City" for the poor. Division exist between the richest and the poorest, the pious and the atheists and even between lovers. But if the people are hard as the country, they are good in the bottom of there heart.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1952-03-28
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