The Oval Portrait (1910)
Pierre,a marquis, is madly in love with his dear wife Jeanne whose picture he is painting; one day while hunting in the woods, the husband accidentally kills his beloved one. He's desperate to finish the portrait so he uses other models but none of them can touch his late wife's beauty. Six months later he meets Madeleine who resembles his dear departed. It's not long before she understands her rival is a picture and she tries more and more to look like Jeanne.
Director: Léonce Perret
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: December 31, 1910
Cast
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Léonce Perret
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oval Portrait about?
- Pierre,a marquis, is madly in love with his dear wife Jeanne whose picture he is painting; one day while hunting in the woods, the husband accidentally kills his beloved one. He's desperate to finish the portrait so he uses other models but none of them can touch his late wife's beauty. Six months later he meets Madeleine who resembles his dear departed. It's not long before she understands her rival is a picture and she tries more and more to look like Jeanne.
- Who directed The Oval Portrait?
- The Oval Portrait was directed by Léonce Perret.
- Who stars in The Oval Portrait?
- The Oval Portrait stars Yvette Andréyor, Jeanne Marie-Laurent, Raoul d'Auchy.
- How long is The Oval Portrait?
- The Oval Portrait has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The Oval Portrait?
- The Oval Portrait is a Drama film.
- Where was The Oval Portrait produced?
- The Oval Portrait was produced in France.