Lucrèce (1943)

7.0/10 93 min Drama

Overview

Lucrèce, a famous actress, is bothered first, then flattered by the passionate testimonies of love given to her by François, a 12th grade student infatuated with her. Taking pity on the boy, Lucrèce decides to heal him of his madness and with this in mind she invites him for a working holiday on her farm. Instead, she falls in love with the cherub. At a time, her young lover grows so jealous of her that he attempts suicide. The mature actress then understands that their love story is going nowhere. She will remain alone while François will forget her.

Cast

Edwige Feuillère

Lucrèce

Jean Tissier

Barbanzanges

Jean Mercanton

François

Marcelle Monthil

Christine

Louis Seigner

François' tutor

Sinoël

First silent partner

Charles Lemontier

Second silent partner

Geneviève Morel

Dresser

Luce Fabiole

Housekeeper

Marc Doelnitz

College student

Jean Buquet

College student

Daniel Gélin

College student

Paul Demange

Concierge

François Joux

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