The Secret of Helene Marimon (1954)
At the end of the Great War, the wounded Jacques Taillandier is cared for by the beautiful Hélène Marimon and becomes her lover. He hides from her the fact that her husband is a comrade from the trenches, and only reveals the truth when he learns of Marimon's death. Outraged, Hélène drives him away. After many years, Jacques reappears to learn that Hélène had once given him a daughter. Hélène, unwilling to reveal anything to young Dominique, forces the man she loves to leave her country. Dominique not only gets her mother to talk, but also reunites those separated by fate.
Director: Henri Calef
Genre: War, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 13, 1954
Cast
- Isa Miranda - Hélène Marimon
- Jean Debucourt - Camille Marimon
- Carla Del Poggio - Dominique Marimon
- Michel Roux - Leflou
- Louis de Funès - Gardener Ravan
- Frank Villard - Jacques Taillandier
- Hella Lexington - Betty
- André Versini - Delabarre
- Noël Roquevert - Jacques's uncle
- Lucienne Granier - Madame Delabarre
Production: Romana Film, SNC
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Henri Calef
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret of Helene Marimon about?
- At the end of the Great War, the wounded Jacques Taillandier is cared for by the beautiful Hélène Marimon and becomes her lover. He hides from her the fact that her husband is a comrade from the trenches, and only reveals the truth when he learns of Marimon's death. Outraged, Hélène drives him away. After many years, Jacques reappears to learn that Hélène had once given him a daughter. Hélène, unwilling to reveal anything to young Dominique, forces the man she loves to leave her country. Dominique not only gets her mother to talk, but also reunites those separated by fate.
- Who directed The Secret of Helene Marimon?
- The Secret of Helene Marimon was directed by Henri Calef.
- Who stars in The Secret of Helene Marimon?
- The Secret of Helene Marimon stars Isa Miranda, Jean Debucourt, Carla Del Poggio, Michel Roux, Louis de Funès, Frank Villard.
- How long is The Secret of Helene Marimon?
- The Secret of Helene Marimon has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret of Helene Marimon?
- The Secret of Helene Marimon is a War, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Secret of Helene Marimon produced?
- The Secret of Helene Marimon was produced in Italy, France.