The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)
It was her vanity that destroyed her.
In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.
Director: Max Ophüls
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 16, 1953
Cast
- Charles Boyer - Général André de...
- Danielle Darrieux - Comtesse Louise de...
- Vittorio De Sica - Baron Fabrizio Donati
- Jean Debucourt - Monsieur Rémy
- Jean Galland - Monsieur de Bernac
- Mireille Perrey - La Nourrice
- Paul Azaïs - Le premier cocher
- Jacques Josselin
- Hubert Noël - Henri de Maleville
- Lia Di Leo - Lola
Screenplay
- Louise de Vilmorin (Novel)
- Marcel Achard (Screenplay)
- Max Ophüls (Screenplay)
- Annette Wademant
- Marcel Achard (Dialogue)
Music: Oscar Straus, Georges Van Parys
Cinematography: Christian Matras
Editing: Borys Lewin
Production: Franco London Films, Indusfilms, Rizzoli Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français, English, Italiano, Türkçe
Original Language: fr
Keywords
italian, countess, debt, black and white, earring, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Earrings of Madame de... about?
- In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.
- Who directed The Earrings of Madame de...?
- The Earrings of Madame de... was directed by Max Ophüls.
- Who stars in The Earrings of Madame de...?
- The Earrings of Madame de... stars Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Vittorio De Sica, Jean Debucourt, Jean Galland, Mireille Perrey.
- How long is The Earrings of Madame de...?
- The Earrings of Madame de... has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Earrings of Madame de...?
- The Earrings of Madame de... is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Earrings of Madame de... produced?
- The Earrings of Madame de... was produced in France, Italy.