Miss Pigalle (1958)
A young woman has been run over by the car of Carlos, a brilliant embassy attaché. Feeling sorry for her, Carlos drives her to his place and decides to take her in. The young lady accepts his offer but refuses to tell Carlos her name, wanting to be called Miss Pigalle, after the Paris district where she was born. It does not take long before Yvonne (Miss Pigalle's true name) and Carlos fall in love. Life is like a dream and, when Yvonne gets pregnant, their happiness is at their peak. Unfortunately, a revolution breaks out and Carlos returns to his country in secret. Feeling forsaken and at a loss, Yvonne, who is now penniless, has no other solution but prostitute herself.
Director: Maurice Cam
Genre: Drama
Release Date: July 25, 1958
Cast
- Barbara Laage - Yvonne Pigalle
- Dora Doll - Pascaline
- Paul Cambo - Carlos
- Daniel Cauchy - 'Clo-Clo'
- Jean Tissier - The Ambassador of Catharie
- Los Alcalpalcos - Self
- Philippe de Chérisey
- Florence Arnaud
- Paul Azaïs
- Sacha Briquet
Screenplay
Cinematography: Arthur Raimondo
Editing: Paulette Robert
Production: Gimeno Phillips Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Maurice Cam
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miss Pigalle about?
- A young woman has been run over by the car of Carlos, a brilliant embassy attaché. Feeling sorry for her, Carlos drives her to his place and decides to take her in. The young lady accepts his offer but refuses to tell Carlos her name, wanting to be called Miss Pigalle, after the Paris district where she was born. It does not take long before Yvonne (Miss Pigalle's true name) and Carlos fall in love. Life is like a dream and, when Yvonne gets pregnant, their happiness is at their peak. Unfortunately, a revolution breaks out and Carlos returns to his country in secret. Feeling forsaken and at a loss, Yvonne, who is now penniless, has no other solution but prostitute herself.
- Who directed Miss Pigalle?
- Miss Pigalle was directed by Maurice Cam.
- Who stars in Miss Pigalle?
- Miss Pigalle stars Barbara Laage, Dora Doll, Paul Cambo, Daniel Cauchy, Jean Tissier, Los Alcalpalcos.
- What genre is Miss Pigalle?
- Miss Pigalle is a Drama film.
- Where was Miss Pigalle produced?
- Miss Pigalle was produced in France.