Lilac (1932)
Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.
Director: Anatole Litvak
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 13, 1932
Cast
- Marcelle Romee - Coeur de Lilas
- André Luguet - André Lucot
- Fréhel - La Douleur
- Jean Gabin - Martousse
- Lydie Villars - La Crevette
- Fordyce - Mme Darny
- Marcel Delaître - Mr Darny
- Georges Paulais - le juge d'instruction
- Paul Amiot - Merlu
- Fernandel - le garçon d'honneur
Screenplay
- Serge Veber
- Dorothy Farnum
- Charles-Henry Hirsch (Theatre Play)
- Anatole Litvak
- Tristan Bernard (Theatre Play)
Production: Fifra
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lilac about?
- Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.
- Who directed Lilac?
- Lilac was directed by Anatole Litvak.
- Who stars in Lilac?
- Lilac stars Marcelle Romee, André Luguet, Fréhel, Jean Gabin, Lydie Villars, Fordyce.
- How long is Lilac?
- Lilac has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Lilac?
- Lilac is a Crime film.
- Where was Lilac produced?
- Lilac was produced in France.