Monelle (1948)

6.6/10 105 min Drama Romance

Overview

Gérard Favier is a famous composer who is deeply in love with his wife Sylvia. The couple meet Monelle, a pretty, talented young pianist and ardent admirer of Gérard Favier. The musician takes the young woman under his wing and launches her to success. But a tabloid reveals an affair between the composer and his protégée.

Cast

Louis Jouvet

Gérard Favier, famous composer

Dany Robin

Monelle Picart, young pianist

Renée Devillers

Sylvia Favier, Gérard's wife

Brigitte Auber

Christine, Monelle's friend

Philippe Nicaud

Jules Picart, Monelle's brother

Fernand René

Michel Picart, the father

Léo Lapara

Ludo, Favier's friend

Émile Drain

Critic

Jacques Provins

Jean, restaurant waiter

Philippe Lemaire

Claude, Monelle's lover

Charles Vissières

Stepfather

Maurice Lagrenée

Director of the newspaper "Entre Nous Soit Dit"

Marc Arian

Spectator at the concert (uncredited)

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