The Earrings of Madame de...

The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)

16/04/1953
Drama, Romance
1h 45m

It was her vanity that destroyed her.

Overview

In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.

  • Max OphülsDirector, Screenplay
  • Annette WademantWriter
  • Marcel AchardScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Madame de…

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • italian
  • countess
  • debt
  • black and white
  • earring
  • 19th century

Top Billed Cast

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Général André de...

Danielle Darrieux

Danielle Darrieux

Comtesse Louise de...

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica

Baron Fabrizio Donati

Jean Debucourt

Jean Debucourt

Monsieur Rémy

Jean Galland

Jean Galland

Monsieur de Bernac

Mireille Perrey

Mireille Perrey

La Nourrice

Paul Azaïs

Paul Azaïs

Le premier cocher

Jacques Josselin

Jacques Josselin

Hubert Noël

Hubert Noël

Henri de Maleville

Lia Di Leo

Lia Di Leo

Lola

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