The Strange Madame X (1951)
Irène is the unhappy wife of a wealthy publisher, Jacques Voisin-Larive, who cares about her no more than a beautiful piece of furniture. Her meeting with Étienne, a young cabinetmaker with whom she falls in love, turns her dismal existence upside down. Not wanting to reveal her condition to her lover, she pretends to be a modest maid, employed by the Voisin-Larive. At the end of a weekend spent with her lover, Irène discovers that she is pregnant. The fragile balance of their existence is suddenly broken. Taking the initiative, she reveals her affair to Jacques and tells him about her desire to divorce. But her husband has no intention of giving her back her freedom...
Cast
- Michèle Morgan - Irène Voisin-Larive
- Henri Vidal - Étienne
- Arlette Thomas - Jeannette
- Louise Conte - Angèle, maid
- Robert Vattier - Moissac
- Paul Barge - Uncle Léon
- Roland Alexandre - Marcel
- Fernand Gilbert - Taxi driver
- Raphaël Patorni - Guest
- Yvonne Clech - Joséphine
Screenplay
- Albert Valentin (Adaptation)
- Pierre Laroche (Dialogue)
- Marcelle Maurette (Screenplay)
Keywords
adultery, double life, love triangle, stadium, pregnancy, bourgeoisie, death of daughter, workshop, unhappy marriage, carpentry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strange Madame X about?
- Irène is the unhappy wife of a wealthy publisher, Jacques Voisin-Larive, who cares about her no more than a beautiful piece of furniture. Her meeting with Étienne, a young cabinetmaker with whom she falls in love, turns her dismal existence upside down. Not wanting to reveal her condition to her lover, she pretends to be a modest maid, employed by the Voisin-Larive. At the end of a weekend spent with her lover, Irène discovers that she is pregnant. The fragile balance of their existence is suddenly broken. Taking the initiative, she reveals her affair to Jacques and tells him about her desire to divorce. But her husband has no intention of giving her back her freedom...
- Who directed The Strange Madame X?
- The Strange Madame X was directed by Jean Grémillon.
- Who stars in The Strange Madame X?
- The Strange Madame X stars Michèle Morgan, Henri Vidal, Arlette Thomas, Louise Conte, Robert Vattier, Paul Barge.
- How long is The Strange Madame X?
- The Strange Madame X has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Strange Madame X?
- The Strange Madame X is a Drama film.
- Where was The Strange Madame X produced?
- The Strange Madame X was produced in France.