Charlotte Clasis

Woman of Malacca (1937)

Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret
CAST:  Edwige Feuillère  •  Pierre Richard-Willm  •  Betty Daussmond  •  Jacques Copeau

Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret
CAST:  Edwige Feuillère  •  Pierre Richard-Willm  •  Betty Daussmond  •  Jacques Copeau

Êtes-vous jalouse? (1938)

Germaine Moreuil's insane jealousy triggers such violent marital quarrels that the spouses file for divorce. When Germaine's parents find out, they sham a fierce spat to disgust their daughter and her husband with the pathetic spectacle of a couple at loggerheads. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Chomette
CAST:  Suzy Prim  •  André Luguet  •  Gabrielle Dorziat  •  Fernand Charpin

Germaine Moreuil's insane jealousy triggers such violent marital quarrels that the spouses file for divorce. When Germaine's parents find out, they sham a fierce spat to disgust their daughter and her husband with the pathetic spectacle of a couple at loggerheads. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Chomette
CAST:  Suzy Prim  •  André Luguet  •  Gabrielle Dorziat  •  Fernand Charpin

Whirlpool of Fate (1925)

Jean Renoir's directional debut and first silent film stars his wife, Catherine Hessling, as a young girl who manages to turn her tragic family life into one of joy and happiness.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Renoir
CAST:  Catherine Hessling  •  Charlotte Clasis  •  Pierre Champagne  •  Maurice Touzé

Jean Renoir's directional debut and first silent film stars his wife, Catherine Hessling, as a young girl who manages to turn her tragic family life into one of joy and happiness.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Renoir
CAST:  Catherine Hessling  •  Charlotte Clasis  •  Pierre Champagne  •  Maurice Touzé

La Bête Humaine (1938)

On board a train bound for the port city of Le Havre, France, railroad stationmaster Roubard murders Grandmorin, who seduced his beautiful young wife, Severine. Engineer Jacques Lantier, stuck in Le Havre while the train is being repaired, also begins a passionate ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Renoir
CAST:  Jean Gabin  •  Simone Simon  •  Fernand Ledoux  •  Blanchette Brunoy

On board a train bound for the port city of Le Havre, France, railroad stationmaster Roubard murders Grandmorin, who seduced his beautiful young wife, Severine. Engineer Jacques Lantier, stuck in Le Havre while the train is being repaired, also begins a passionate ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Renoir
CAST:  Jean Gabin  •  Simone Simon  •  Fernand Ledoux  •  Blanchette Brunoy

Twilight (1944)

At the beginning of the 20th century, the destiny of Félicie Nanteuil, a young girl from the provinces who became a big star on the stage thanks to a comedian who committed suicide out of love for her.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret
CAST:  Claude Dauphin  •  Micheline Presle  •  Louis Jourdan  •  Jacques Louvigny

At the beginning of the 20th century, the destiny of Félicie Nanteuil, a young girl from the provinces who became a big star on the stage thanks to a comedian who committed suicide out of love for her.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret
CAST:  Claude Dauphin  •  Micheline Presle  •  Louis Jourdan  •  Jacques Louvigny

Mind the Paint (1933)

The maid of a doctor, he had some canvases he didn't care for bestowed on him once by an unknown artist, thankfully has saved them as the paintings are now worth some money and others want them.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Chomette
CAST:  Jean Aquistapace  •  Milly Mathis  •  Jean Périer  •  Charlotte Clasis

The maid of a doctor, he had some canvases he didn't care for bestowed on him once by an unknown artist, thankfully has saved them as the paintings are now worth some money and others want them.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Chomette
CAST:  Jean Aquistapace  •  Milly Mathis  •  Jean Périer  •  Charlotte Clasis

Plein aux as (1933)

Flipotte, driven out of his band of burglars, takes the name, personality, house and checkbook of Monsieur Pardigon. When the real Pardigon returns, he doesn't stop him because he has learned from Flipotte that money can make people happy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Houssin
CAST:  Tramel  •  Romain Bouquet  •  Charlotte Clasis  •  Claude Marcy

Flipotte, driven out of his band of burglars, takes the name, personality, house and checkbook of Monsieur Pardigon. When the real Pardigon returns, he doesn't stop him because he has learned from Flipotte that money can make people happy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Houssin
CAST:  Tramel  •  Romain Bouquet  •  Charlotte Clasis  •  Claude Marcy

Sapho (1934)

During a transvestite ball, a young provincial meets Fanny Legrand. A great love is born between them. Later, the young man learns that Fanny was a great coquette. He leaves her, he comes back, he forgives. But when he embarks for America, Fanny does not follow him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Léonce Perret
CAST:  Mary Marquet  •  Jean-Max  •  Marcelle Praince  •  François Rozet

During a transvestite ball, a young provincial meets Fanny Legrand. A great love is born between them. Later, the young man learns that Fanny was a great coquette. He leaves her, he comes back, he forgives. But when he embarks for America, Fanny does not follow him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Léonce Perret
CAST:  Mary Marquet  •  Jean-Max  •  Marcelle Praince  •  François Rozet

I Have an Idea (1934)

Aubrey is a debt-ridden man. One day, he has the idea of ​​faking his death and taking on the role of a deceased cousin about to receive a beautiful inheritance. This idea will, however, lead him to very difficult situations.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Richebé
CAST:  Raimu  •  Fernandel  •  Fernand Charpin  •  Fernand Sardou

Aubrey is a debt-ridden man. One day, he has the idea of ​​faking his death and taking on the role of a deceased cousin about to receive a beautiful inheritance. This idea will, however, lead him to very difficult situations.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Richebé
CAST:  Raimu  •  Fernandel  •  Fernand Charpin  •  Fernand Sardou

The Happy Road (1936)

It is only the prospect of having a child that draws the otherwise strictly urban new wife, Suzanne, to a family farm, she really doesn't care for the countryside of for her in laws.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Georges Lacombe  •  Jacques Houssin
CAST:  Edwige Feuillère  •  Claude Dauphin  •  André Bacqué  •  Charlotte Clasis

It is only the prospect of having a child that draws the otherwise strictly urban new wife, Suzanne, to a family farm, she really doesn't care for the countryside of for her in laws.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Georges Lacombe  •  Jacques Houssin
CAST:  Edwige Feuillère  •  Claude Dauphin  •  André Bacqué  •  Charlotte Clasis

My Little Marquise (1937)

Jacotte, a little orphan, is adopted by two single uncles who are looking for a governess for her. Monique hides that she is very rich to be hired because she is seduced by the little girl. Her father, chocolate manufacturer and competitor of the uncles, decides to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Péguy
CAST:  Jacotte  •  Josseline Gaël  •  Paul Pauley  •  André Bervil

Jacotte, a little orphan, is adopted by two single uncles who are looking for a governess for her. Monique hides that she is very rich to be hired because she is seduced by the little girl. Her father, chocolate manufacturer and competitor of the uncles, decides to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Péguy
CAST:  Jacotte  •  Josseline Gaël  •  Paul Pauley  •  André Bervil

The Wonderful Night (1940)

A couple of refugees arrives in a village: he is a cabinet maker, she's pregnant and the innkeeper refuses to give them a room; they wind up in the cowshed of a farm where she gives birth to her baby, the very night of Christmas.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean-Paul Paulin
CAST:  Fernandel  •  Charles Vanel  •  Janine Darcey  •  Jean Daurand

A couple of refugees arrives in a village: he is a cabinet maker, she's pregnant and the innkeeper refuses to give them a room; they wind up in the cowshed of a farm where she gives birth to her baby, the very night of Christmas.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean-Paul Paulin
CAST:  Fernandel  •  Charles Vanel  •  Janine Darcey  •  Jean Daurand

L'intrigante (1940)

A father falls in love with his son's mistress whom he has forced to emigrate to force him to break up. More carefree than a schoolboy, he ruins himself for the beauty who soon chases him away. The family will soon be reunited permanently.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Émile Couzinet
CAST:  Germaine Aussey  •  Paul Cambo  •  Gaston Rullier  •  Lucas Gridoux

A father falls in love with his son's mistress whom he has forced to emigrate to force him to break up. More carefree than a schoolboy, he ruins himself for the beauty who soon chases him away. The family will soon be reunited permanently.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Émile Couzinet
CAST:  Germaine Aussey  •  Paul Cambo  •  Gaston Rullier  •  Lucas Gridoux

L'assassin a peur la nuit (1942)

Having pulled off a robbery with his friend Maurice, Olivier leaves his mistress Lola and hides out in a small village in the country. He finds work, thanks to a young man named Gilbert, who introduces him to his sister, Monique. Once the robbery has been all but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Delannoy
CAST:  Mireille Balin  •  Jean Chevrier  •  Louise Carletti  •  Henri Guisol

Having pulled off a robbery with his friend Maurice, Olivier leaves his mistress Lola and hides out in a small village in the country. He finds work, thanks to a young man named Gilbert, who introduces him to his sister, Monique. Once the robbery has been all but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean Delannoy
CAST:  Mireille Balin  •  Jean Chevrier  •  Louise Carletti  •  Henri Guisol

Promise to the Unknown One (1942)

A young woman is in love with a young writer, winner of the Prix Goncourt. Married to a banker, she must face her husband's anger and the blackmail of a former suitor.  (more)

DIRECTION:  André Berthomieu
CAST:  Charles Vanel  •  Claude Dauphin  •  Madeleine Robinson  •  Henri Guisol

A young woman is in love with a young writer, winner of the Prix Goncourt. Married to a banker, she must face her husband's anger and the blackmail of a former suitor.  (more)

DIRECTION:  André Berthomieu
CAST:  Charles Vanel  •  Claude Dauphin  •  Madeleine Robinson  •  Henri Guisol

The Beautiful Adventure (1942)

On the very day of his wedding, Valentin Le Barroyer sees the one he was to marry fly away. Hélène has always loved her cousin André, to the great displeasure of her aunt who had combined the failed marriage. The two lovers take refuge in the Dordogne at the home ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret
CAST:  Claude Dauphin  •  Micheline Presle  •  Louis Jourdan  •  Gisèle Pascal

On the very day of his wedding, Valentin Le Barroyer sees the one he was to marry fly away. Hélène has always loved her cousin André, to the great displeasure of her aunt who had combined the failed marriage. The two lovers take refuge in the Dordogne at the home ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret
CAST:  Claude Dauphin  •  Micheline Presle  •  Louis Jourdan  •  Gisèle Pascal

Minne (1950)

Minne is a very imaginative young lady. She pretends to have had lovers and can't think of anything better to do other than... to tell Antoine, her husband, the day she marries him. Bad beginning for the couple... As the marriage is not consummated for years, Minne ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacqueline Audry
CAST:  Danièle Delorme  •  Jean Tissier  •  Frank Villard  •  Yolande Laffon

Minne is a very imaginative young lady. She pretends to have had lovers and can't think of anything better to do other than... to tell Antoine, her husband, the day she marries him. Bad beginning for the couple... As the marriage is not consummated for years, Minne ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacqueline Audry
CAST:  Danièle Delorme  •  Jean Tissier  •  Frank Villard  •  Yolande Laffon

Black and White (1931)

A one-night stand with an entertainer threatens to destroy a woman's marriage after she gives birth to a black child.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret  •  Robert Florey
CAST:  Raimu  •  André Alerme  •  Louis Baron fils  •  Charles Lamy

A one-night stand with an entertainer threatens to destroy a woman's marriage after she gives birth to a black child.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marc Allégret  •  Robert Florey
CAST:  Raimu  •  André Alerme  •  Louis Baron fils  •  Charles Lamy