Hélène (1936)
Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barrault). Pierre's father, a noted surgeon, puts pressure on his son to give up music in favor of medicine. Unable to withstand his father's remonstrations, Pierre kills himself, prompting the grieving Madeleine to forget all about romance and dedicate her life to the cause of healing others. Wilfur avoids the usual soap-opera goo by offering realistic performances and credible dialogue (the English-language subtitles were composed by erudite film critic Herman G. Weinberg).
Director: Jean Benoît-Lévy
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: October 17, 1936
Cast
- Madeleine Renaud - Hélène Wilfur
- Jean-Louis Barrault - Pierre Régnier
- Constant Rémy - Professor Amboise
- Héléna Manson - Valérie
- Odette Joyeux - Françoise
- Robert Le Vigan - Doctor Regnier
- Georges Bever - The lab boy
- Jeanne Helbling - Yvonne Amboise
- Blanche Peyrens - The doctor
- Greta Buelens - Totoche
Screenplay
Music: Marcel Lattès
Cinematography: Léonce-Henri Burel, Philippe Agostini
Production: Les Films Marquise
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Benoît-Lévy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hélène about?
- Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barrault). Pierre's father, a noted surgeon, puts pressure on his son to give up music in favor of medicine. Unable to withstand his father's remonstrations, Pierre kills himself, prompting the grieving Madeleine to forget all about romance and dedicate her life to the cause of healing others. Wilfur avoids the usual soap-opera goo by offering realistic performances and credible dialogue (the English-language subtitles were composed by erudite film critic Herman G. Weinberg).
- Who directed Hélène?
- Hélène was directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
- Who stars in Hélène?
- Hélène stars Madeleine Renaud, Jean-Louis Barrault, Constant Rémy, Héléna Manson, Odette Joyeux, Robert Le Vigan.
- How long is Hélène?
- Hélène has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Hélène?
- Hélène is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Hélène produced?
- Hélène was produced in France.