The Blue Veil (1942)
In 1914, in the first months of World War I, Louise Jarraud loses her husband, killed on the front. Shortly after, she gives birth to a baby, who soon dies. Devastated by this double misfortune, Louise decides to dedicate her life to caring for the children of others. She becomes a nurse with several employers, giving her affection to little boys or girls. A widower and another man propose to her but she refuses twice determined as she is to live only for the children in her charge.
Director: Jean Stelli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 18, 1942
Cast
- Gaby Morlay - Louise Jarraud
- André Alerme - Ernest Volnar-Bussel
- Elvira Popescu - Mona Lorenza
- Fernand Charpin - Émile Perrette
- Aimé Clariond - Investigating judge
- Pierre Larquey - Antoine Lancelot
- Marcelle Géniat - Madame Breuilly
- Georges Grey - Gérard Volnar-Bussel
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - Mademoiselle Eugénie
- Renée Devillers - Madame Forneret
Screenplay
- François Campaux (Screenplay)
Cinematography: René Gaveau
Production: Compagnie Générale Cinématographique (CGC)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Stelli
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blue Veil about?
- In 1914, in the first months of World War I, Louise Jarraud loses her husband, killed on the front. Shortly after, she gives birth to a baby, who soon dies. Devastated by this double misfortune, Louise decides to dedicate her life to caring for the children of others. She becomes a nurse with several employers, giving her affection to little boys or girls. A widower and another man propose to her but she refuses twice determined as she is to live only for the children in her charge.
- Who directed The Blue Veil?
- The Blue Veil was directed by Jean Stelli.
- Who stars in The Blue Veil?
- The Blue Veil stars Gaby Morlay, André Alerme, Elvira Popescu, Fernand Charpin, Aimé Clariond, Pierre Larquey.
- How long is The Blue Veil?
- The Blue Veil has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Blue Veil?
- The Blue Veil is a Drama film.
- Where was The Blue Veil produced?
- The Blue Veil was produced in France.