The White Blackbird (1944)
Jules Leroy, an industrial shoe polish manufacturer, on his deathbed reveals to his son Achille that the family fortune originates from an inheritance stolen 23 years earlier. The one who should have inherited is one of the factory employees, Hyacinthe Camusset. The latter is also one of the lovers of Lucienne Leroy, the daughter of the family, who has a penchant for Jean Bernon, a boy who dedicates verses to her. Hyacinthe is unaware that he has been robbed but the Leroy family, who are not sure, try to woo him. The family, Hyacinthe, Jean and Lucienne meet at the castle.
Director: Jacques Houssin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 6, 1944
Cast
- Saturnin Fabre - Jules Leroy
- Julien Carette - Hyacinthe Camusset
- Georges Rollin - Jean Bernon
- Jean Tissier - Achille Leroy
- Marcelle Géniat - Noémie
- Michèle Gérard - Lucienne Leroy
- Gabrielle Fontan - Landlady
- Robert Dhéry - Viscount de Mazers
- Alice Tissot - Madame Jules Leroy
- Georgette Tissier - Émilie Leroy
Production: Les Films Minerva
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Houssin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Blackbird about?
- Jules Leroy, an industrial shoe polish manufacturer, on his deathbed reveals to his son Achille that the family fortune originates from an inheritance stolen 23 years earlier. The one who should have inherited is one of the factory employees, Hyacinthe Camusset. The latter is also one of the lovers of Lucienne Leroy, the daughter of the family, who has a penchant for Jean Bernon, a boy who dedicates verses to her. Hyacinthe is unaware that he has been robbed but the Leroy family, who are not sure, try to woo him. The family, Hyacinthe, Jean and Lucienne meet at the castle.
- Who directed The White Blackbird?
- The White Blackbird was directed by Jacques Houssin.
- Who stars in The White Blackbird?
- The White Blackbird stars Saturnin Fabre, Julien Carette, Georges Rollin, Jean Tissier, Marcelle Géniat, Michèle Gérard.
- How long is The White Blackbird?
- The White Blackbird has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The White Blackbird?
- The White Blackbird is a Comedy film.
- Where was The White Blackbird produced?
- The White Blackbird was produced in France.