Other Side of Paradise (1953)
Complicated intrigues fester in the warmth of Segnac, a charming village on the Cô te d'Azur. The hô teliers' daughter, Violaine, has only a few months to live and loves Blaise d'Orliac, who is closely watched by his mistress Michèle. Old O'Hara is platonically in love with Violaine and encourages Blaise's meetings with the young girl. Michèle interferes. Blaise kills her. O'Hara believes Violaine is guilty and wants to accuse himself. Violaine, on the verge of death, exonerates Blaise. M. Dautrand, who was playing the part of a holiday painter but is really a police officer, decides after reading the girl's diary to leave Blaise in peace. Violaine dies happily.
Director: Edmond T. Gréville
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: July 19, 1953
Cast
- Jacques Sernas - Blaise d'Orliac
- Etchika Choureau - Violaine Roumégoux
- Erich von Stroheim - William O'Hara
- Denise Vernac - Claudine de Vervins
- Jacques Castelot - Gabriel Dautrand
- Dora Doll - Michèle
Screenplay
- Edmond T. Gréville (Screenplay)
Music: Paul Misraki
Cinematography: Léonce-Henri Burel, Jacques Lemare
Editing: Georges Arnstam
Production: U.C.L. (Union cinématographique lyonnaise), PAFICO
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Edmond T. Gréville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Other Side of Paradise about?
- Complicated intrigues fester in the warmth of Segnac, a charming village on the Cô te d'Azur. The hô teliers' daughter, Violaine, has only a few months to live and loves Blaise d'Orliac, who is closely watched by his mistress Michèle. Old O'Hara is platonically in love with Violaine and encourages Blaise's meetings with the young girl. Michèle interferes. Blaise kills her. O'Hara believes Violaine is guilty and wants to accuse himself. Violaine, on the verge of death, exonerates Blaise. M. Dautrand, who was playing the part of a holiday painter but is really a police officer, decides after reading the girl's diary to leave Blaise in peace. Violaine dies happily.
- Who directed Other Side of Paradise?
- Other Side of Paradise was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
- Who stars in Other Side of Paradise?
- Other Side of Paradise stars Jacques Sernas, Etchika Choureau, Erich von Stroheim, Denise Vernac, Jacques Castelot, Dora Doll.
- How long is Other Side of Paradise?
- Other Side of Paradise has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Other Side of Paradise?
- Other Side of Paradise is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Other Side of Paradise produced?
- Other Side of Paradise was produced in France.