Marc Valbel

Loves of Casanova (1947)

On his way to Paris, Casanova keeps on collecting female conquests, does not shy away from duels and gets into many a colorful adventure. Once in the capital, the fearless knight saves the honor of a great lady, conquers the niece of his implacable enemy but courts ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Boyer
CAST:  Georges Guétary  •  Aimé Clariond  •  Gisèle Casadesus  •  Noëlle Norman

On his way to Paris, Casanova keeps on collecting female conquests, does not shy away from duels and gets into many a colorful adventure. Once in the capital, the fearless knight saves the honor of a great lady, conquers the niece of his implacable enemy but courts ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Boyer
CAST:  Georges Guétary  •  Aimé Clariond  •  Gisèle Casadesus  •  Noëlle Norman

Man to Men (1948)

The story of the Swiss soldier, Henri Dunant, who was responsible for the founding of the Red Cross, and who was offered the first Nobel Peace Prize.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Christian-Jaque
CAST:  Jean-Louis Barrault  •  Jean Debucourt  •  Bernard Blier  •  Hélène Perdrière

The story of the Swiss soldier, Henri Dunant, who was responsible for the founding of the Red Cross, and who was offered the first Nobel Peace Prize.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Christian-Jaque
CAST:  Jean-Louis Barrault  •  Jean Debucourt  •  Bernard Blier  •  Hélène Perdrière

Wooden Crosses (1932)

The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Raymond Bernard
CAST:  Pierre Blanchar  •  Gabriel Gabrio  •  Charles Vanel  •  Antonin Artaud

The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Raymond Bernard
CAST:  Pierre Blanchar  •  Gabriel Gabrio  •  Charles Vanel  •  Antonin Artaud

The Mouffetard Street case (1932)

A lawyer defends his client so brilliantly that this one is released at once. But if the attorney expected thanks, he can only be disappointed as his client not only does not show him his gratitude but he reprimands him bluntly as well. The thing would be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pierre Weill
CAST:  Pierre Bertin  •  Jeanne Boitel  •  Raymond Cordy  •  Tarquini d'Or

A lawyer defends his client so brilliantly that this one is released at once. But if the attorney expected thanks, he can only be disappointed as his client not only does not show him his gratitude but he reprimands him bluntly as well. The thing would be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pierre Weill
CAST:  Pierre Bertin  •  Jeanne Boitel  •  Raymond Cordy  •  Tarquini d'Or

L'agonie des aigles (1933)

Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Richebé
CAST:  Annie Ducaux  •  Pierre Renoir  •  Constant Rémy  •  Jean Debucourt

Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Richebé
CAST:  Annie Ducaux  •  Pierre Renoir  •  Constant Rémy  •  Jean Debucourt

The Tender Enemy (1936)

Line, Annette's daughter, is about to marry a man she's not in love with. At the engagement party three ghosts revisit their disastrous relationships with Annette and decide to take action to help Line.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Max Ophüls
CAST:  Simone Berriau  •  Jacqueline Daix  •  Marc Valbel  •  Catherine Fonteney

Line, Annette's daughter, is about to marry a man she's not in love with. At the engagement party three ghosts revisit their disastrous relationships with Annette and decide to take action to help Line.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Max Ophüls
CAST:  Simone Berriau  •  Jacqueline Daix  •  Marc Valbel  •  Catherine Fonteney

Le Tigre du Bengale (1938)

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DIRECTION:  Richard Eichberg
CAST:  Alice Field  •  Max Michel  •  Roger Karl  •  Pola Illéry

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DIRECTION:  Richard Eichberg
CAST:  Alice Field  •  Max Michel  •  Roger Karl  •  Pola Illéry

Inspector Sergil (1947)

Inspector Sergil is a detective comedy. Sergil, inspector of the P.J., investigates three crimes, helped by two pretty women, Bijou and Nadège.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Daroy
CAST:  Paul Meurisse  •  Liliane Bert  •  André Burgère  •  Véra Maxime

Inspector Sergil is a detective comedy. Sergil, inspector of the P.J., investigates three crimes, helped by two pretty women, Bijou and Nadège.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Daroy
CAST:  Paul Meurisse  •  Liliane Bert  •  André Burgère  •  Véra Maxime

Une belle garce (1948)

During a crossing, Professor Rabas, a famous tamer, meets a certain Raymonde whom he brings back with him to his circus. The presence of the young woman leads to disagreement between Rabas and his younger brother, Léo; she suggests to the latter to enter the cage ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Daroy
CAST:  Ginette Leclerc  •  Lucien Coëdel  •  Marc Valbel  •  Michel Barbey

During a crossing, Professor Rabas, a famous tamer, meets a certain Raymonde whom he brings back with him to his circus. The presence of the young woman leads to disagreement between Rabas and his younger brother, Léo; she suggests to the latter to enter the cage ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Daroy
CAST:  Ginette Leclerc  •  Lucien Coëdel  •  Marc Valbel  •  Michel Barbey

Le droit de l'enfant (1949)

Jacques Herbelin is the faithful husband of Louise and the proud father of Cécile, a kind little girl. But Louise does not reciprocate her husband's affection and prefers to cheat on him in the arms of Marquis de Condottier. The latter is a sinister character who, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Daroy
CAST:  Jean Chevrier  •  Renée Devillers  •  Francette Vernillat  •  Claire Duhamel

Jacques Herbelin is the faithful husband of Louise and the proud father of Cécile, a kind little girl. But Louise does not reciprocate her husband's affection and prefers to cheat on him in the arms of Marquis de Condottier. The latter is a sinister character who, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Daroy
CAST:  Jean Chevrier  •  Renée Devillers  •  Francette Vernillat  •  Claire Duhamel

Barry (1949)

Lovers since childhood, Sylvain and Angelina do not see their lives separated from each other. However, Sylvain is sent to war and the young woman desperately awaits his return. Years pass and the latter is forced by her father to marry Jean-Marie, a man she does ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Pottier
CAST:  Pierre Fresnay  •  Simone Valère  •  Marc Valbel  •  Pauline Carton

Lovers since childhood, Sylvain and Angelina do not see their lives separated from each other. However, Sylvain is sent to war and the young woman desperately awaits his return. Years pass and the latter is forced by her father to marry Jean-Marie, a man she does ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Pottier
CAST:  Pierre Fresnay  •  Simone Valère  •  Marc Valbel  •  Pauline Carton

The Big Meeting (1950)

One of the first victories against the Nazis in World War II is when Parisians help allied forces drive the enemy out of occupied French Algeria.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Dréville
CAST:  François Patrice  •  Marc Valbel  •  René Blancard  •  Jean Yonnel

One of the first victories against the Nazis in World War II is when Parisians help allied forces drive the enemy out of occupied French Algeria.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Dréville
CAST:  François Patrice  •  Marc Valbel  •  René Blancard  •  Jean Yonnel

Rue des Saussaies (1951)

The brother of Jeanne Masson, a young nightclub singer, has been murdered by Brasier, a criminal who pretends to be a respectable man. Jeanne has resolved to avenge her brother but she just cannot take action herself. The way she finds is to ask police detective ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ralph Habib
CAST:  Anne Vernon  •  Maurice Régamey  •  Aimé Clariond  •  Alfred Arlais

The brother of Jeanne Masson, a young nightclub singer, has been murdered by Brasier, a criminal who pretends to be a respectable man. Jeanne has resolved to avenge her brother but she just cannot take action herself. The way she finds is to ask police detective ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ralph Habib
CAST:  Anne Vernon  •  Maurice Régamey  •  Aimé Clariond  •  Alfred Arlais

It Only Happens to the Living (1959)

A young garage owner, Henri, whose business is not going well, fixes the lovely Gloria's car on the road. She suggests he let part of his garage to her friends.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Saytor
CAST:  Raymond Pellegrin  •  Gisèle Pascal  •  Magali Noël  •  Émile Prud'homme

A young garage owner, Henri, whose business is not going well, fixes the lovely Gloria's car on the road. She suggests he let part of his garage to her friends.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Saytor
CAST:  Raymond Pellegrin  •  Gisèle Pascal  •  Magali Noël  •  Émile Prud'homme