Maurice Bénard
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Samson
1936-03-04
Samson
Overview: An aristocratic woman is coerced by her impoverished family into marrying a wealthy business tycoon.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1936-03-04
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Durand bijoutier
1938-07-28
Durand bijoutier
Overview: Mr. Durand is bored in his relationship. He takes a mistress but does not take long to return to his wife, a little because he is sad, a little also because he has affection for her, but above all out of selfish habit.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1938-07-28
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Life Dances On
1937-09-09
Life Dances On
Overview: After the death of her husband, Christine realizes she has possibly wasted her life by marrying him instead of the man towards whom, in her youth, she had a stronger inclination. To overcome these dreary thoughts, she decides to find out about him and the other men who danced with her during a ball that was a turning point in her life, many years ago. She pays a visit to those forgotten acquaintances one after the other; Christine is not only surprised to see how they have fared, but also discovers the impact she had, unknowingly, on the feelings and the destiny of these persons.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-09-09
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The Green Glove
1952-02-28
The Green Glove
Overview: In World War II France, American soldier Michael Blake captures, then loses Nazi-collaborator art thief Paul Rona, who leaves behind a gem studded gauntlet (a stolen religious relic). Years later, financial reverses lead Mike to return in search of the object. In Paris, he must dodge mysterious followers and a corpse that's hard to explain; so he and attractive tour guide Christine decamp on a cross-country pursuit that becomes love on the run...then takes yet another turn.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-02-28
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Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter
1952-12-26
Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter
Overview: Gerard, a 25-year-old student, decides to find a treasure Troilus lost in the sea after the Peloponnesian War. His meeting with Manina jeopardises his plans of finding the treasure.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-12-26
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Napoleon Road
1953-10-14
Napoleon Road
Overview: A greedy advertising executive wants to attract the tourists into a small village:he claims Napoleon slept in the local inn on his was back from Elbe island.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-10-14
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Die... We'll Do the Rest
1954-10-15
Die... We'll Do the Rest
Overview: Unable to go to America where he dreamed of making his fortune, Ulysse Sylvain decided to apply the methods that had been successful across the Atlantic to his parents' village. He posed as a buisinessman, won the confidence of the notables and transformed the village in the American style, complete with pin-ups, cowboys and so on. Tourists flocked to the village, but Ulysse's greatest idea was to put the cemetery into operation in the American style, and to attract customers with a splash of advertising. Concessions sold out fast, and everyone wanted their place for eternity... However, administrative obstacles are about to cause a catastrophe that Ulysses will avoid at the last moment.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-10-15
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And This Way to the Exit
1957-03-01
And This Way to the Exit
Overview: Carlos, a weapons trader, is struck by his resemblance to a certain Slim. Wishing to take advantage of this situation, the mafioso asked the latter to be the commander of his ship.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1957-03-01
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Spiel
1956-11-02
Spiel
Overview: The misadventures of two Parisian bohemians who imagine they've discovered oil in the South of France.
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-11-02
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Strange Desire of Mr. Bard
1954-01-04
Strange Desire of Mr. Bard
Overview: A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-01-04
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Prisoner of the Jungle
1960-02-24
Prisoner of the Jungle
Overview: The survivors of a forced landing progress in a hostile African bush.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1960-02-24
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Easy Come Easy Go
1960-05-26
Easy Come Easy Go
Overview: Édouard and Félix, two inseparable friends, live off the times and do odd jobs, sharing a tiny apartment in Montmartre with Laurence, Félix's sister, a model in a fashion house who alone supports the trio.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1960-05-26
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The Amazing Mr. Callaghan
1955-03-28
The Amazing Mr. Callaghan
Overview: A ship, La Circé, has sunk and it might possibly be criminal . The vessel belongs to Storata ,who asks the insurance company for a hundred million Francs .Callaghan is working for them and he investigates on dry land and on the sea. The brilliant detective discovers that Storata has scuttled his ship himself to swindle insurance.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-03-28
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Highway Pick-Up
1963-11-13
Highway Pick-Up
Overview: An escaped convict makes a remote gas station his safe haven. But soon the cunning, devious wife of the owner seeks a chance to use him to get what she wants.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1963-11-13
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