The Roquevillards (1943)

9.0/10 95 min Drama

Overview

France, 1880. Francois Roquevillard is a respected lawyer in Chambery and the head of a family that prides itself on its impeccable morals. Francois's world rapidly begins to fall apart when his son Maurice elopes to Italy with Edith Frasne, the wife of an esteemed notary.

Cast

Charles Vanel

François Roquevillard

Aimé Clariond

Maître Bastard

Yolande Laffon

Valentine Roquevillard

Jacques Varennes

Maître Frasne

Simone Valère

Jeanne Sassenay

Jean Pâqui

Maurice Roquevillard

Jeanne Pérez

Camille Roquevillard

Maurice Schutz

Étienne Roquevillard

Gabrielle Fontan

Pierrette La Fauchois

René Blancard

Jacques Grétillat

Porterieux

Jean Brochard

Philippeaux

Jean Périer

Maître Hamel

Fernand Charpin

Antonio Sicardi

Mila Parély

Édith Frasne

Hélène Dartigue

(uncredited)

Marguerite de Morlaye

(uncredited)

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