Cast
Louis Jouvet
as Gérard Favier, famous composer
Dany Robin
as Monelle Picart, young pianist
Renée Devillers
as Sylvia Favier, Gérard's wife
Brigitte Auber
as Christine, Monelle's friend
Philippe Nicaud
as Jules Picart, Monelle's brother
Fernand René
as Michel Picart, the father
Léo Lapara
as Ludo, Favier's friend
Émile Drain
as Critic
Pierre Ringel
as Lucky charm merchant
Jacques Provins
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes17
DirectorHenri Decoin
WritersHenri Jeanson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMonelle
About Monelle
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.
Directed by Henri Decoin, Monelle leans on a strong ensemble — Louis Jouvet, Dany Robin, Renée Devillers — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1948.
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