Secrets (1943)
Directed by Pierre Blanchar

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

The Daglade family invite a friend, René Belségui, to spend a month with them at their house in Provence. René realises that Marie-Thérèse, whom he has long loved, is preoccupied with the young tutor she has engaged to instruct her child during the summer holidays. When she realises that her goddaughter, Claire, has also taken a shine to the young tutor, Marie-Thérèse has a violent confrontation with her...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pierre Blanchar
  • Script: Ivan Turgenev (play), Bernard Zimmer, Bernard Zimmer (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Christian Matras
  • Music: Arthur Honegger
  • Cast: Pierre Blanchar (René), Marie Déa (Marie-Thérèse), Jacques Dumesnil (Pierre), Carlettina (Pitou), Marguerite Moreno (Madame Auguste), Suzy Carrier (Claire), Gilbert Gil (Michel Aylias), Auguste Mouriès (Le docteur), Madeleine Geoffroy (Agathe), Eugène Chevalier (Vincent), Max Dalban (Monsieur Amadou), Geneviève Morel (Magali)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 100 min

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