Cast: Arletty

Direction Jean Choux

Cast Arletty · Jean Coquelin · Laure Diana · Christiane Dor

Synopsis Un chien qui rapporte (1932) follows the story of Josyane Plaisir, a singer with a laid-back attitude, who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a wealthy and handsome man. She agrees to a proposition from a cunning dog handler who...

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Arletty · Michel Simon · Florelle · Pierre Blanchar

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 Jean de Limur

Cast Marie Bell · Arletty · Henri Rollan · Jean Worms

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 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 Jean Boyer

Cast Michel Simon · Arletty · Gabrielle Dorziat · Pierre Larquey

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 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 Jean Boyer

Cast Michel Simon · Suzanne Dantès · Dorville · Arletty

Synopsis Extenuating Circumstances (1939) follows the journey of a former criminal-court judge who, while on a leisurely vacation, unexpectedly finds himself in a precarious situation. He becomes entangled with a group of criminals who, surprisingly, reveal a more compassionate and friendly...

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 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 Dominique Bernard-Deschamps

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

Direction Robert Vernay

Cast Arletty · Mireille Balin · Lucien Baroux · René Lefèvre

Synopsis La femme que j'ai le plus aimée (1942) follows the story of Claude, a young man devastated by his recent breakup. Overwhelmed by grief, Claude contemplates ending his life as a means to escape his emotional turmoil. Upon returning home,...

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 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 Bernard-Roland

Cast Maria Montez · Erich von Stroheim · Pierre Brasseur · Arletty

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 Gilles Grangier

Cast Arletty · François Périer · Marie Daëms · Clément Thierry

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...