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Quadrille

Quadrille

1938 1h 35mRomanceComedy

The young American actor Carl Erikson is the darling of the moment. Whilst in Paris on business, he is signing autographs, including one for Paulette Nanteuil, the actress all the rage in France but a complete stranger to Carl. Charmed by the young woman, he hopes to see her again, but she had given him a false name – that of her friend, Claudine André, a journalist. Meanwhile, Carl Erikson has an interview scheduled with Philippe de Morannes, editor-in-chief of ‘Paris-Soir’ and Paulette’s lover. To thank him for granting him the interview, Philippe unwittingly becomes an accomplice of fate by offering him a ticket to Paulette’s show. Carl sneaks into her dressing room, and Paulette, swept away, gives herself to him for a night of passion. Should she leave Philippe or break up with Carl? Will Philippe succumb to Claudine’s charms, even though she herself is not taken with Carl?

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TMDB score· 21 votes

Synopsis

The young American actor Carl Erikson is the darling of the moment. Whilst in Paris on business, he is signing autographs, including one for Paulette Nanteuil, the actress all the rage in France but a complete stranger to Carl. Charmed by the young woman, he hopes to see her again, but she had given him a false name – that of her friend, Claudine André, a journalist. Meanwhile, Carl Erikson has an interview scheduled with Philippe de Morannes, editor-in-chief of ‘Paris-Soir’ and Paulette’s lover. To thank him for granting him the interview, Philippe unwittingly becomes an accomplice of fate by offering him a ticket to Paulette’s show. Carl sneaks into her dressing room, and Paulette, swept away, gives herself to him for a night of passion. Should she leave Philippe or break up with Carl? Will Philippe succumb to Claudine’s charms, even though she herself is not taken with Carl?

The vibe

franceparis, francelovertearsnewspaper editoreditorblack-and-whiteshowsacha guitry

Behind it

Sacha GuitrySacha GuitryDirectorAdolphe BorchardAdolphe BorchardComposerRobert LefebvreCinematography

Cast

Sacha GuitrySacha GuitryPhilippe de Morannes, journaliste
Gaby MorlayGaby MorlayPaulette Nanteuil, comédienne
Jacqueline DelubacJacqueline DelubacClaudine André, journaliste
Georges GreyGeorges GreyCarl Erickson (as George Grey)
Pauline CartonPauline CartonLa femme de chambre de l'hôtel
Jacques VitryJacques VitryLe docteur
Louis BaldyLouis BaldyDurmel
Louis VonellyLouis VonellyLe chef de réception
Paul AlexLe concierge
Marc HélinUn chasseur
Pierre HuchetPierre HuchetUn valet de chambre
Georges LemaireLe régisseur
Marie-Claire PissaroUne femme de chambre
Clary MonthalClary MonthalUne habilleuse
Marguerite TempleyMarguerite TempleyMme de Germond
Julien RivièreLe maître d'môtel
Adolphe BorchardAdolphe BorchardLui-même dans le générique
Robert LefebvreLui-même dans le générique

Director

Sacha Guitry

Writer

Sacha Guitry

Release date

29 Jan 1938

Runtime

1h 35m

Studio

Les Films Modernes, Productions Emile Natan

Language

French

Country

France

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